In West Virginia, boilermakers earn $61,660 at the median — $29.64 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Boilermakers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $38,000, 25th percentile $59,760, median $61,660, 75th percentile $86,870, 90th percentile $108,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level boilermakers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $61,660 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,000, and experienced boilermakers can clear $108,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,110/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 24.5% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $69,258 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.
