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Boilermakers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Boilermakers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2011 |
| title | Boilermakers |
| onet code | 47-2011.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 10,170 |
| a mean | 76,900 |
| a median | 73,340 |
| a pct10 | 48,390 |
| a pct25 | 62,230 |
| a pct75 | 93,520 |
| a pct90 | 107,600 |
| h mean | 36 |
| h median | 35 |
The day-to-day work of a boilermakers typically centers on attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.35 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working boilermakers, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (38.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in South Carolina at $124,400 and lowest in North Carolina at $45,760 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (South Carolina, Washington, California, Minnesota, Wisconsin) average $109,222. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $124,400 | $111,270 | $64,980 | $128,260 | — |
| Washington | $113,970 | $100,820 | $66,100 | $133,600 | 150 |
| California | $107,600 | $108,420 | $74,690 | $127,020 | 690 |
| Minnesota | $102,730 | $100,050 | $93,970 | $103,180 | — |
| Wisconsin | $97,410 | $90,200 | $68,710 | $100,370 | 170 |
| Illinois | $95,340 | $95,380 | $80,940 | $110,770 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,710 | $87,140 | $57,010 | $127,600 | 460 |
| Colorado | $86,980 | $84,800 | $77,620 | $89,500 | — |
| Connecticut | $85,480 | $85,000 | $76,770 | $96,860 | 70 |
| Indiana | $83,500 | $78,850 | $55,710 | $98,570 | 200 |
| Montana | $83,200 | $80,270 | $58,460 | $88,030 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $80,560 | $83,140 | $61,820 | $110,770 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $76,320 | $78,400 | $62,230 | $95,480 | 1,620 |
| Wyoming | $76,050 | $80,450 | $53,230 | $144,460 | 110 |
| Arizona | $75,770 | $73,460 | $61,860 | $77,950 | — |
| New York | $75,060 | $80,600 | $44,200 | $134,010 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $74,780 | $75,450 | $47,020 | $111,270 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $73,340 | $73,400 | $64,780 | $82,590 | 300 |
| Nevada | $73,220 | $77,550 | $58,340 | $108,160 | 90 |
| Idaho | $71,700 | $68,220 | $47,400 | $75,140 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $70,530 | $65,410 | $54,090 | $80,720 | 40 |
| Iowa | $68,410 | $77,920 | $48,740 | $101,200 | — |
| Michigan | $66,440 | $67,140 | $39,830 | $96,570 | 500 |
| Texas | $64,190 | $69,880 | $53,730 | $92,470 | 2,440 |
| New Mexico | $63,480 | $61,050 | $37,270 | $75,500 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $63,310 | $61,970 | $37,030 | $79,000 | 40 |
| Georgia | $63,240 | $60,710 | $38,480 | $80,490 | 230 |
| Alabama | $63,220 | $63,290 | $47,570 | $78,350 | 240 |
| Missouri | $62,490 | $61,750 | $30,480 | $90,940 | — |
| West Virginia | $61,660 | $72,070 | $38,000 | $108,750 | 40 |
| Ohio | $61,520 | $72,000 | $46,910 | $105,080 | 210 |
| Maryland | $61,030 | $60,120 | $40,730 | $85,180 | 80 |
| Virginia | $60,440 | $60,300 | $42,320 | $74,320 | 200 |
| Florida | $53,690 | $50,510 | $24,960 | $66,770 | — |
| Tennessee | $49,810 | $61,740 | $42,590 | $103,130 | 290 |
| North Carolina | $45,760 | $48,430 | $36,520 | $70,720 | 160 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for boilermakers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Assembler or Boiler Control Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Boilermakers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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