Boilermakers Salary
In Toledo, OH, boilermakers earn $107,780 at the median, or about $51.82 an hour. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $117,857 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,076/month, or 15.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $108K get you in Toledo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Toledo’s Regional Price Parity (91.45). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Toledo
Toledo sits well above the national pay line for boilermakers, local pay runs about 41% higher than the U.S. median of $76K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,076/month, 15.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Toledo offers a genuinely strong financial position for boilermakerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for boilermakers in metros near Toledo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $91K | $97K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $100K | $100K |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $87K | $85K |
| Pittsburgh | $91K | $97K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Toledo, OH
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $108K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Boilermakers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Boilermakers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $118K | +55% | 720 |
| Mississippi | $106K | +39% | 280 |
| New Mexico | $101K | +32% | 300 |
| Illinois | $100K | +31% | 110 |
| Michigan | $98K | +29% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $98K | +28% | 170 |
| Minnesota | $96K | +26% | 140 |
| Washington | $95K | +25% | 190 |
| Indiana | $91K | +20% | 170 |
| Colorado | $89K | +17% | 40 |
| Idaho | $88K | +16% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $87K | +14% | 260 |
| Ohio | $86K | +12% | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $85K | +12% | 60 |
| New York | $85K | +11% | 410 |
| Iowa | $82K | +8% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $82K | +8% | 280 |
| Connecticut | $80K | +5% | 50 |
| Missouri | $79K | +3% | 100 |
| Arizona | $78K | +2% | 170 |
| Wyoming | $78K | +2% | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $78K | +2% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $77K | +1% | 50 |
| Texas | $76K | -1% | 2,340 |
| South Carolina | $75K | -2% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $75K | -2% | 150 |
| Louisiana | $74K | -3% | 1,220 |
| Kansas | $72K | -6% | 70 |
| Florida | $70K | -9% | 400 |
| Virginia | $68K | -12% | 150 |
| Georgia | $64K | -16% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $64K | -16% | 30 |
| Alabama | $64K | -17% | 180 |
| Nevada | $61K | -20% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $52K | -32% | 180 |
| North Carolina | $50K | -35% | 150 |
| Maryland | $42K | -45% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 37 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a boilermaker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Toledo?
Yes — at the median salary of $108K, rent takes 15.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,076/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for boilermakers in Toledo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new boilermakers typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,846/month. At HUD’s $1,076/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is boilermaker a high-paying job in Toledo?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $108K here vs. $76K nationally.
How does Toledo compare to the national average for boilermakers?
Toledo pays $108K median vs. the U.S. average of $76K — that’s +41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $118K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do boilermakers make in Toledo, OH?
The median is $107,780 a year, that works out to about $52 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,770, and experienced boilermakers can clear $107,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $108K enough to live in Toledo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,822/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,076/month, which eats 15.8% 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 Toledo?
Toledo has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median boilermakers salary is worth about $117,857 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.