Boilermakers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $64,310 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $56,400
90th percentile $85,470
Employed locally 1,120
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,400
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $85,470

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Boilermakers salary vs area income 80% Median Boilermakers salary is 20% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $63,040
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $62,530

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Boilermakers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Boilermakers in Houston, TX is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.23 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Boilermakers salaries?

    The median Boilermakers salary in Houston, TX is 12.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Boilermakers (10th percentile) earn around $56,400 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.