Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $36,520, 25th percentile $41,910, median $45,760, 75th percentile $48,850, 90th percentile $70,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $45,760 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,520, and experienced boilermakers can clear $70,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in North Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,062/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 41.9% 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 North Carolina?▼
North Carolina 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 $49,385 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.
