Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $58,340, 25th percentile $58,340, median $73,220, 75th percentile $94,180, 90th percentile $108,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $73,220 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,340, and experienced boilermakers can clear $108,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Nevada?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,991/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,501/month, which eats 30.1% 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 Nevada?▼
Nevada 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 $73,374 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.
