Boilermakers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $99,050 +35.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $72,360
90th percentile $99,880
Employed locally 70
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,360
    25th
    $99,030
    50th (median)
    $99,050
    75th
    $99,850
    90th
    $99,880

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Boilermakers salary vs area income 130% Median Boilermakers salary is 30% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,740
    Wisconsin $97,410
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $91,690

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Boilermakers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Boilermakers in Milwaukee, WI is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.02 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Boilermakers salaries?

    The median Boilermakers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 35.1% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Boilermakers (10th percentile) earn around $72,360 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,030.