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Boilermakers in Wisconsin
Considering a career as a Boilermaker in Wisconsin?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Boilermakers in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Boilermakers in Wisconsin is growing faster than average.
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Boilermakers in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Boilermakers Work in Wisconsin?
In 2018, there were 110 Boilermakers working in the state.
There were 190 Boilermakers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 200 Boilermakers working in it, which means Wisconsin has fewer Boilermakers than average.
Job Projections for Wisconsin
Jobs for Boilermakers in this state are growing at a rate of 19.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.7%.
Wisconsin Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 30 annual job openings, and 250 total jobs in 2026 for Boilermakers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 18,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Boilermakers Make in Wisconsin?
In 2018 wages for Boilermakers ranged from $31,750 to $80,670 with $62,500 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.26 to $38.78. The median hourly rate was $30.05.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $33.55 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $3.50.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Boilermakers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Boilermakers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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
- Image Credit: By Phasmatisnox under License
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