Boilermakers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $63,280 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $42,540
90th percentile $80,590
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,540
    25th
    $63,240
    50th (median)
    $63,280
    75th
    $80,490
    90th
    $80,590

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Boilermakers salary vs area income 73% Median Boilermakers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Boilermakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,790
    South Carolina $124,400
    Washington $113,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,640
    Toledo, OH $107,780
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,600

    Nearby metros — Boilermakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $106,790
    Michigan $66,440
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,440

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Boilermakers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Boilermakers in Atlanta, GA is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.80 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Boilermakers salaries?

    The median Boilermakers salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.7% below the national median of $73,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Boilermakers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Boilermakers (10th percentile) earn around $42,540 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,240.