Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $37,270, 25th percentile $51,720, median $63,480, 75th percentile $72,740, 90th percentile $75,500. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $63,480 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,270, and experienced boilermakers can clear $75,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,244/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 26.4% 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 New Mexico?▼
New Mexico 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 $68,214 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.
