Boilermakers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$73,340
↑ 28.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Boilermakers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Boilermakers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.9% since 2011 ($56,910 → $73,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $73,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,340 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $71,140 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $66,920 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $64,290 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | $65,360 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $63,100 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $62,150 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | $62,260 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $62,060 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $60,120 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $59,860 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $57,690 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $56,560 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $56,910 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.