Boilermakers Salary in Illinois
Boilermakers in Illinois earn a median of $99,730 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($76,410)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,690; the top 10% earn over $117,270. Nationally the range is $50,490 to $110,370.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,360 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,730 median in Illinois
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,980 median in Illinois
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,720 median in Illinois
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,370 median in Illinois
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,300 median in Illinois
Boilermakers pay in Illinois
How much do boilermakers make in Illinois?
The median is $99,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,690 and the top 10% earn over $117,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for boilermakers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 37 (+31% vs. the national median of $76,410). Living costs are not included.