Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $37,030, 25th percentile $56,390, median $63,310, 75th percentile $74,730, 90th percentile $79,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $63,310 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,030, and experienced boilermakers can clear $79,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Nebraska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,195/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 26.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a boilermakers salary go in Nebraska?▼
Nebraska 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 $70,305 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.
