Highest-paying cities for boilermakers
San Francisco, CA leads at $135,290 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $135,290 | $117,600–$155,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,370 | $110,370–$129,380 |
| Chicago, IL | $109,640 | $100,560–$116,690 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,780 | $89,370–$107,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,640 | $79,110–$101,290 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,420 | $86,570–$91,430 |
| Cleveland, OH | $90,980 | $82,630–$99,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $86,910 | $71,560–$104,360 |
| New York, NY | $82,420 | $78,250–$106,460 |
| New Orleans, LA | $77,290 | $74,480–$77,540 |
| Houston, TX | $77,090 | $66,890–$80,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,730 | $66,940–$74,960 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,060 | $64,870–$80,370 |
| Lafayette, LA | $70,720 | $70,720–$70,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $68,350 | $57,010–$76,540 |
| Huntington, WV | $67,010 | $67,010–$87,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $64,660 | $59,860–$78,110 |
| Decatur, AL | $64,060 | $60,140–$79,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,430 | $51,430–$105,370 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.