Boilermakers Salary in California
Boilermakers in California earn a median of $118,150 a year, +55% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +55% ($76,410)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,960; the top 10% earn over $136,900. Nationally the range is $50,490 to $110,370.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,050 median in California
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,670 median in California
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$100,260 median in California
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,080 median in California
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,550 median in California
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,840 median in California
Boilermakers pay in California
How much do boilermakers make in California?
The median is $118,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,960 and the top 10% earn over $136,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for boilermakers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 37 (+55% vs. the national median of $76,410). Living costs are not included.