What are the main factors that influence a Boilermaker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Boilermaker's salary?

A Boilermaker's salary grows with experience: a Boilermaker I (1-3 years)earns $49,153, a Boilermaker (3-5 years)earns $59,437, a Boilermaker III (5-7 years)earns $68,076,

What are the highest paying states for a Boilermaker?

Boilermaker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Boilermaker roles are District of Columbia $65,696, California $65,446, Massachusetts $64,574. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Boilermaker roles make?

Salaries for Boilermaker level roles vary by specialization: Journeyman Boilermaker: $67,100; Boilermaker III: $67,050; Senior Boilermaker: $67,050; Intermediate Boilermaker: $58,600; Boilermaker II: $58,541.

Boilermaker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Boilermaker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Boilermaker in Delaware is $60,225 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Boilermaker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,188
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,849 to $68,581
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,313

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Boilermaker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,581	$5,715	$1,319	$33
Average	$60,225	$5,019	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$50,849	$4,237	$978	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Boilermaker Salaries

A Boilermaker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Boilermaker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Boilermakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,696.
California: $65,446.
Massachusetts: $64,574.

District of Columbia $65,696 California $65,446 Massachusetts $64,574 Washington $64,337 New Jersey $64,313 Alaska $64,230 Connecticut $63,411 New York $63,079

Hawaii $62,017 Rhode Island $61,518 Maryland $61,180 Minnesota $60,717 Colorado $60,539 Illinois $60,480 Oregon $60,255 Delaware $60,089

New Hampshire $59,984 Virginia $59,750 Pennsylvania $59,068 Nevada $58,724 North Dakota $58,611 Michigan $58,433 Wisconsin $58,368 Vermont $58,237

Texas $57,875 Maine $57,852 Arizona $57,816 Ohio $57,774 Georgia $57,229 Indiana $56,956 Wyoming $56,902 Utah $56,819

Iowa $56,784 Kansas $56,499 Louisiana $56,416 North Carolina $56,386 Missouri $56,374 Florida $56,143 Montana $56,018 Nebraska $55,899

Kentucky $55,834 South Carolina $55,597 Tennessee $55,449 Idaho $55,389 New Mexico $54,956 Oklahoma $54,861 Alabama $54,511 South Dakota $53,924

Arkansas $53,603 West Virginia $53,431 Mississippi $52,915

Top Paying Cities for Boilermakers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $62,189
Little Creek: $61,613
Magnolia: $61,869

Lincoln, DE $62,189 Little Creek, DE $61,613 Magnolia, DE $61,869 Milford, DE $62,189 Marydel, DE $61,382 Millsboro, DE $62,189 Millville, DE $62,604 Milton, DE $62,189

Nassau, DE $62,189 Ocean View, DE $62,604 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,604 Seaford, DE $61,536 Selbyville, DE $62,604 Smyrna, DE $61,311 Viola, DE $61,869 Woodside, DE $61,691

Bear, DE $60,860 Newark, DE $60,884 Claymont, DE $60,931 Delaware City, DE $60,884 Hockessin, DE $60,931 Kirkwood, DE $60,884 Middletown, DE $61,186 Montchanin, DE $60,931

New Castle, DE $60,931 Odessa, DE $61,269 Port Penn, DE $60,717 Rockland, DE $60,931 Saint Georges, DE $60,884 Townsend, DE $61,180 Winterthur, DE $60,931 Lewes, DE $62,189

Wilmington, DE $60,931 Dover, DE $61,584 Dover Afb, DE $61,726 Bethany Beach, DE $62,604 Bethel, DE $61,536 Bridgeville, DE $62,189 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,649 Cheswold, DE $61,441

Clayton, DE $61,287 Dagsboro, DE $62,604 Delmar, DE $61,536 Ellendale, DE $62,189 Felton, DE $62,189 Fenwick Island, DE $62,604 Frankford, DE $62,604 Frederica, DE $62,189

Georgetown, DE $62,189 Greenwood, DE $62,189 Harbeson, DE $62,189 Harrington, DE $62,189 Hartly, DE $61,257 Houston, DE $62,189 Kenton, DE $61,287 Laurel, DE $61,536

Yorklyn, DE $60,931

Boilermaker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Boilermaker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$50,849

Average $60,225/year

$68,581

$4,237

Average $5,019/month

$5,715

$978

Average $1,158/week

$1,319

$24

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,581	$5,715	$1,319	$33
Average	$60,225	$5,019	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$50,849	$4,237	$978	$24

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