Boilermakers Salary by State
The national median pay for boilermakers is $76,410 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,250 in Maryland to $118,150 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,490
- 25th percentile
- $64,760
- Median
- $76,410
- 75th percentile
- $95,430
- Top 10%
- $110,370
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 10,190 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,150 | +55% | $83,960 | $136,900 | 720 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $105,910 | +39% | $36,490 | $108,940 | 280 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $101,200 | +32% | $62,160 | $119,550 | 300 |
| 4 | Illinois | $99,730 | +31% | $83,690 | $117,270 | 110 |
| 5 | Michigan | $98,220 | +29% | $48,430 | $107,150 | Not published |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $97,590 | +28% | $60,090 | $103,060 | 170 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $96,190 | +26% | $67,050 | $110,840 | 140 |
| 8 | Washington | $95,200 | +25% | $62,260 | $127,040 | 190 |
| 9 | Indiana | $91,410 | +20% | $63,450 | $116,690 | 170 |
| 10 | Colorado | $89,350 | +17% | $81,390 | $96,150 | 40 |
| 11 | Idaho | $88,400 | +16% | $70,010 | $118,560 | 70 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $86,850 | +14% | $60,380 | $104,360 | 260 |
| 13 | Ohio | $85,550 | +12% | $48,120 | $105,440 | 300 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $85,470 | +12% | $42,210 | $97,100 | 60 |
| 15 | New York | $84,770 | +11% | $60,590 | $136,540 | 410 |
| 16 | Iowa | $82,470 | +8% | $64,030 | $88,280 | 50 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $82,410 | +8% | $49,010 | $115,270 | 280 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $80,360 | +5% | $37,450 | $94,910 | 50 |
| 19 | Missouri | $78,550 | +3% | $49,450 | $124,790 | 100 |
| 20 | Arizona | $77,940 | +2% | $63,450 | $84,160 | 170 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $77,900 | +2% | $49,900 | $153,230 | 30 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $77,750 | +2% | $46,200 | $85,600 | Not published |
| 23 | Arkansas | $76,810 | +1% | $60,790 | $114,130 | 50 |
| 24 | Texas | $75,750 | −1% | $57,610 | $100,170 | 2,340 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $74,840 | −2% | $71,800 | $77,000 | Not published |
| 26 | Kentucky | $74,810 | −2% | $59,760 | $87,920 | 150 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $73,980 | −3% | $63,390 | $77,290 | 1,220 |
| 28 | Kansas | $72,170 | −6% | $56,290 | $96,230 | 70 |
| 29 | Florida | $69,790 | −9% | $48,040 | $72,800 | 400 |
| 30 | Virginia | $67,540 | −12% | $41,350 | $78,520 | 150 |
| 31 | Georgia | $64,200 | −16% | $43,180 | $81,700 | Not published |
| 32 | West Virginia | $63,850 | −16% | $38,630 | $92,080 | 30 |
| 33 | Alabama | $63,570 | −17% | $48,290 | $79,400 | 180 |
| 34 | Nevada | $61,430 | −20% | $54,200 | $93,480 | 70 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $51,810 | −32% | $47,130 | $110,660 | 180 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $49,720 | −35% | $40,900 | $79,770 | 150 |
| 37 | Maryland | $42,250 | −45% | $34,450 | $73,840 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Boilermakers salary questions
Which state pays boilermakers the most?
California, with a median of $118,150 a year (+55% vs. the national median of $76,410). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays boilermakers the least?
Maryland, with a median of $42,250 a year (−45% vs. national).
Where do most boilermakers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,340, with a median of $75,750.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.