SOC 47-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Boilermakers — South Carolina
South Carolina
The median wage here is $74,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $76,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $74,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $76,410. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,830 and $75,630. The lowest tenth earn under $71,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,000.
South Carolina ranks number 25th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 212th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,800 | −6.0% |
| 25th | $74,830 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $74,840 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $75,630 | −1.0% |
| 90th | $77,000 | +0.8% |
| Mean | $73,600 | −3.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $74,840 goes as far as $79,872 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,872US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,840 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,800 to $77,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 25th of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Boilermakers in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $74,840, or $35.98 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 South Carolina is 2.1% lower. 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 South Carolina earns more than $77,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,800 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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