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Boilermakers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Boilermakers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$118,150
Median Annual Salary
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+9.8% vs 2024
$115,900
Mean Salary
$118,150
Median Salary
$56.80
Hourly Rate
720 people work as Boilermakers in California
Boilermakers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Boilermakers in California earn a median salary of $118,150 per year ($9,845/month).
This is 47.5% above the national average of $80,105.
California ranks #1 out of 37 states for Boilermakers pay.
Approximately 720 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 9.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.09
Mathematics
4.09
Building and Construction
3.87
Production and Processing
3.82
Mechanical
3.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(22.1% of workers)
Salaries for Boilermakers in California range from $83,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $136,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $107,010 and $129,390.
The median annual salary for Boilermakers in California is $118,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $115,900.
What is the salary range for a Boilermakers in California?
Salaries for Boilermakers in California range from $83,960 at the 10th percentile to $136,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $107,010 and $129,390.
What is the starting salary for a Boilermakers in California?
Entry-level Boilermakers positions in California typically start around $83,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $107,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Boilermakers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 720 people are employed as Boilermakers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Boilermakers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Boilermakers in California is approximately $56.80 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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