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SOC 47-2011·Construction & Extraction
Boilermakers
Median wage
$77,269
10-yr outlook
−4.5%by 2032
Openings / year
38
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Boilermakers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $49,623 |
| Median (typical) | $77,269 |
| Experienced | $99,640 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Boilermakers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$2,464) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$2,607) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$3,501) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$3,606) · +11.2% by 2032
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,620 median (+$5,351) · +6.5% by 2032
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$84,027 median (+$6,758) · +0.7% by 2032
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