The average salary for a boilermaker in Texas is around $57,570 per year.
Avg Salary
Boilermakers earn an average yearly salary of $57,570.
Wages typically start from $34,340 and go up to $80,350.
14% below national average Updated in 2018
Boilermaker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level boilermaker earnings begin at:
$38.63 per hour
$80,350 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level boilermaker earnings begin at:
$31.30 per hour
$65,100 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level boilermaker earnings begin at:
$27.68 per hour
$57,570 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level boilermaker earnings begin at:
$22.36 per hour
$46,500 per year
10th percentile
Starting level boilermaker earnings begin at:
$16.51 per hour
$34,340 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Boilermaker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $84,930 |
| North Dakota | $84,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,380 |
| Nebraska | $77,750 |
| New Hampshire | $76,170 |
| Ohio | $73,040 |
| Tennessee | $72,680 |
| Montana | $72,520 |
| Colorado | $72,250 |
| Michigan | $71,930 |
| Wyoming | $71,800 |
| Indiana | $71,600 |
| California | $70,590 |
| West Virginia | $70,170 |
| Connecticut | $68,110 |
| Idaho | $67,400 |
| Illinois | $67,360 |
| New Jersey | $65,510 |
| Minnesota | $64,360 |
| New York | $64,330 |
| Washington | $62,550 |
| Wisconsin | $62,500 |
| North Carolina | $62,140 |
| Georgia | $62,010 |
| Oregon | $61,860 |
| Massachusetts | $60,930 |
| New Mexico | $59,970 |
| Maryland | $59,800 |
| Louisiana | $59,470 |
| Utah | $59,310 |
| South Carolina | $59,230 |
| Kansas | $59,100 |
| Arizona | $58,400 |
| Florida | $58,270 |
| Texas | $57,570 |
| Alabama | $56,350 |
| Mississippi | $55,430 |
| Virginia | $55,010 |
| Oklahoma | $51,500 |
| Arkansas | $44,310 |
| Missouri | $43,150 |
| Nevada | $35,750 |
How do boilermaker salaries compare to similar careers?
Boilermakers earn 8% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than industrial designers but more than fallers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial designer salary | $66K |
| Power plant operator salary | $77K |
| Petroleum pump system operator salary | $74K |
| Chemical technician salary | $60K |
| Non-Destructive testing specialist salary | $62K |
| Boilermaker salary | $58K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $54K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $52K |
| Tool and die maker salary | $49K |
| Faller salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)