SOC 47-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Boilermakers — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
In Detroit, MI the median wage for Boilermakers reaches $100,110 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Detroit, MI the median wage for Boilermakers reaches $100,110 a year. That is 31.0% more than the national median of $76,410. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $84,590 and $107,150. The lowest tenth earn under $74,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $107,170.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 114th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,500 | −2.5% |
| 25th | $84,590 | +10.7% |
| Median (50th) | $100,110 | +31.0% |
| 75th | $107,150 | +40.2% |
| 90th | $107,170 | +40.3% |
| Mean | $95,420 | +24.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $100,110 goes as far as $104,064 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,064US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,110 a year, 31.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,500 to $107,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Boilermakers in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $100,110, or $48.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,410, so pay in Detroit, MI is 31.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Detroit, MI earns more than $107,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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