Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in Maryland: 10th percentile $40,730, 25th percentile $44,430, median $61,030, 75th percentile $77,250, 90th percentile $85,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $61,030 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,730, and experienced boilermakers can clear $85,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Maryland?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,029/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,795/month, which eats 44.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a boilermakers salary go in Maryland?▼
Maryland has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median boilermakers salary is worth about $61,796 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do boilermakers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
