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Boilermakers in California
Get the information you need to know about working as a Boilermaker.
- Boilermakers in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Boilermakers Work in California?
In 2018, there were 170 Boilermakers working in the state.
There were 270 Boilermakers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 200 Boilermakers working in it, which means California has fewer Boilermakers than average.

What do Boilermakers Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Boilermakers ranged from $34,330 to $108,240 with $70,590 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.51 to $52.04. The median hourly rate was $33.94.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $32.52 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.42.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top California Metros for Boilermakers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Boilermakers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 50 | $82,230 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 40 | $96,000 |
Top States for Boilermakers Employment
View the list below to see where most Boilermakers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 3,760 | $57,570 |
Indiana | 990 | $73,120 |
Louisiana | 840 | $59,470 |
Ohio | 670 | $73,040 |
Florida | 660 | $58,270 |
Kentucky | 460 | $84,930 |
New York | 440 | $64,330 |
Pennsylvania | 440 | $82,700 |
Tennessee | 410 | $72,680 |
Virginia | 370 | $55,010 |
New Jersey | 370 | $65,510 |
Missouri | 360 | $43,150 |
Alabama | 360 | $56,350 |
Wyoming | 310 | $71,800 |
South Carolina | 210 | $59,230 |
New Mexico | 200 | $59,970 |
Arkansas | 200 | $44,310 |
California | 170 | $70,590 |
Arizona | 150 | $58,400 |
Oklahoma | 150 | $51,500 |
Below are the states where Boilermakers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Kentucky | $84,930 |
North Dakota | $84,270 |
Pennsylvania | $82,700 |
Nebraska | $77,750 |
Michigan | $73,780 |
Indiana | $73,120 |
Ohio | $73,040 |
Tennessee | $72,680 |
Montana | $72,520 |
Colorado | $72,250 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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