What are the main factors that influence a Boiler Welder II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Boiler Welder 's salary?

A Boiler Welder 's salary grows with experience: a Boiler Welder I (0-1 years)earns $45,327, a Boiler Welder II (1-3 years)earns $56,076, a Boiler Welder III (3-5 years)earns $63,264, a Boiler Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $72,156,

What are the highest paying states for a Boiler Welder II?

Boiler Welder II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Boiler Welder II roles are District of Columbia $62,100, California $61,900, Massachusetts $61,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Boiler Welder roles make?

Salaries for Boiler Welder level roles vary by specialization: Boiler Welder IV: $72,200; Boiler Welder III: $63,300; Boiler Operator II: $61,900; Spot Welder II: $56,103; Combo Welder II: $56,080.

How do different companies affect a Boiler Welder II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Boiler Welder II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Boiler Welder II Salary in the United States

How much does a Boiler Welder II make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Boiler Welder II in the United States is $56,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Boiler Welder II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,225
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,900 to $61,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,166

10% $46,166

50% (Median) $56,100

90% $66,225

Boiler Welder II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30
Average	$56,100	$4,675	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$50,900	$4,242	$979	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Boiler Welder II Salaries

A Boiler Welder II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Boiler Welder II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Boiler Welder IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,100.
California: $61,900.
Massachusetts: $61,100.

District of Columbia $62,100 California $61,900 Massachusetts $61,100 Washington $60,900 New Jersey $60,800 Alaska $60,800 Connecticut $60,000 New York $59,700

Hawaii $58,700 Rhode Island $58,200 Maryland $57,900 Minnesota $57,400 Colorado $57,300 Illinois $57,200 Oregon $57,000 Delaware $56,800

New Hampshire $56,700 Virginia $56,500 Pennsylvania $55,900 Nevada $55,500 North Dakota $55,400 Michigan $55,300 Wisconsin $55,200 Vermont $55,100

Ohio $54,700 Arizona $54,700 Maine $54,700 Texas $54,700 Georgia $54,100 Indiana $53,900 Wyoming $53,800 Utah $53,700

Iowa $53,700 Kansas $53,400 Louisiana $53,400 North Carolina $53,300 Missouri $53,300 Florida $53,100 Montana $53,000 Nebraska $52,900

Kentucky $52,800 South Carolina $52,600 Tennessee $52,500 Idaho $52,400 New Mexico $52,000 Oklahoma $51,900 Alabama $51,600 South Dakota $51,000

Arkansas $50,700 West Virginia $50,500 Mississippi $50,100

Top Paying Cities for Boiler Welder IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $70,800
San Francisco: $70,000
Oakland: $68,500

San Jose, CA $70,800

San Francisco, CA $70,000

Oakland, CA $68,500

New York, NY $64,600

Paramus, NJ $63,800

Queens Village, NY $63,800

Passaic, NJ $63,800

Bergenfield, NJ $63,800

Huntington, NY $63,600

Stamford, CT $63,600

Newark, NJ $63,200

Bridgeport, CT $63,100

Vallejo, CA $63,000

New Brunswick, NJ $63,000

Petaluma, CA $62,900

Middlesex, NJ $62,800

Somerset, NJ $62,800

Santa Cruz, CA $62,700

Boston, MA $62,400

Monterey, CA $62,200

Seattle, WA $62,000

Santa Rosa, CA $62,000

Los Angeles, CA $62,000

Juneau, AK $61,900

Washington, DC $61,800

Orange, CA $61,600

Santa Ana, CA $61,500

Anchorage, AK $61,400

Anaheim, CA $61,400

Long Beach, CA $61,400

Santa Maria, CA $61,200

Everett, WA $61,200

Danbury, CT $61,000

Bremerton, WA $60,900

Tacoma, WA $60,700

New Suffolk, NY $60,700

Sacramento, CA $60,700

Trenton, NJ $60,600

San Diego, CA $60,600

Santa Barbara, CA $60,600

Brockton, MA $60,500

Fairbanks, AK $60,400

Lompoc, CA $60,200

Lowell, MA $60,200

Ventura, CA $60,200

Nashua, NH $60,200

Stockton, CA $60,100

Modesto, CA $59,700

Poughkeepsie, NY $59,600

Olympia, WA $59,500

Kennewick, WA $59,500

New Haven, CT $59,500

Lawrence, MA $59,300

Hartford, CT $59,200

Riverside, CA $59,200

New Bedford, MA $59,200

Richland, WA $59,200

Atlantic City, NJ $59,100

New Britain, CT $59,100

Bakersfield, CA $59,100

San Bernardino, CA $59,100

New London, CT $59,000

Norwich, CT $59,000

Portsmouth, NH $59,000

Boulder, CO $58,900

Portland, OR $58,800

Worcester, MA $58,800

Minneapolis, MN $58,600

Philadelphia, PA $58,500

Honolulu, HI $58,400

Saint Paul, MN $58,300

Vineland, NJ $58,300

Providence, RI $58,200

Chicago, IL $58,000

Springfield, MA $57,900

Bellingham, WA $57,900

Baltimore, MD $57,900

Chico, CA $57,700

Pittsfield, MA $57,600

Manchester, NH $57,500

Spokane, WA $57,200

Denver, CO $57,200

Albany, NY $57,000

Troy, NY $56,900

Nassau, NY $56,900

Wilmington, DE $56,800

Schenectady, NY $56,800

Burlington, VT $56,700

Salem, OR $56,700

Portland, ME $56,500

Yakima, WA $56,400

Rochester, MN $56,300

Milwaukee, WI $56,200

Reno, NV $56,200

Fresno, CA $56,200

Allentown, PA $56,100

Ann Arbor, MI $56,100

Detroit, MI $56,100

Colorado Springs, CO $56,000

Syracuse, NY $56,000

Carson City, NV $56,000

Houston, TX $55,900

Eugene, OR $55,900

Gary, IN $55,800

Springfield, OR $55,800

Bismarck, ND $55,800

Galveston, TX $55,700

Medford, OR $55,600

Fort Collins, CO $55,600

Concord, NH $55,600

Austin, TX $55,600

Mesa, AZ $55,500

Reading, PA $55,400

Phoenix, AZ $55,400

Dallas, TX $55,400

Saint Cloud, MN $55,400

Madison, WI $55,300

Utica, NY $55,100

Rochester, NY $55,100

Des Moines, IA $55,000

Raleigh, NC $55,000

Atlanta, GA $55,000

Battle Creek, MI $54,900

Salt Lake City, UT $54,900

Lancaster, PA $54,800

Harrisburg, PA $54,800

Boca Raton, FL $54,700

Columbus, OH $54,700

Fort Worth, TX $54,700

Kansas City, MO $54,700

Kansas City, KS $54,700

Champaign, IL $54,700

Cleveland, OH $54,600

Pittsburgh, PA $54,600

Richmond, VA $54,600

Indianapolis, IN $54,600

Petersburg, VA $54,500

Las Vegas, NV $54,500

Cincinnati, OH $54,500

Huntsville, AL $54,400

Racine, WI $54,300

Lansing, MI $54,300

Lebanon, PA $54,300

Pueblo, CO $54,300

Appleton, WI $54,300

Buffalo, NY $54,300

Dayton, OH $54,300

Charlotte, NC $54,200

Saint Louis, MO $54,200

York, PA $54,200

Elkhart, IN $54,200

Gastonia, NC $54,200

Billings, MT $54,200

Beaumont, TX $54,200

Rockford, IL $54,100

Binghamton, NY $54,100

Rock Hill, SC $54,100

Benton Harbor, MI $54,100

Lorain, OH $54,100

Toledo, OH $54,100

Springfield, IL $54,000

Elyria, OH $54,000

Fargo, ND $54,000

Flagstaff, AZ $54,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL $54,000

Grand Forks, ND $53,900

Cheyenne, WY $53,900

Duluth, MN $53,900

Miami, FL $53,900

Bangor, ME $53,800

Cedar Rapids, IA $53,700

Durham, NC $53,700

Louisville, KY $53,700

Grand Rapids, MI $53,700

Hialeah, FL $53,700

Casper, WY $53,600

Akron, OH $53,500

Virginia Beach, VA $53,500

New Orleans, LA $53,500

Scranton, PA $53,500

Peoria, IL $53,400

Sarasota, FL $53,400

Jamestown, NY $53,300

Charleston, SC $53,300

Baton Rouge, LA $53,300

Davenport, IA $53,300

Omaha, NE $53,300

Nashville, TN $53,300

Green Bay, WI $53,300

Tucson, AZ $53,200

Saint Petersburg, FL $53,200

Tampa, FL $53,200

Evansville, IN $53,200

Port Arthur, TX $53,200

Bradenton, FL $53,100

Santa Fe, NM $53,000

Clearwater, FL $52,900

Orlando, FL $52,900

La Crosse, WI $52,800

Canton, OH $52,800

Albuquerque, NM $52,800

Newport News, VA $52,800

High Point, NC $52,800

Ogden, UT $52,700

Corpus Christi, TX $52,700

Boise, ID $52,600

Salisbury, NC $52,600

Jacksonville, FL $52,600

Rock Island, IL $52,600

Laramie, WY $52,600

Norfolk, VA $52,600

Saginaw, MI $52,600

Moline, IL $52,500

Fort Myers, FL $52,500

Memphis, TN $52,500

Tulsa, OK $52,500

Waterloo, IA $52,500

Provo, UT $52,400

Fort Wayne, IN $52,400

Spartanburg, SC $52,400

Lincoln, NE $52,400

Cedar Falls, IA $52,300

San Antonio, TX $52,300

Greensboro, NC $52,200

South Bend, IN $52,200

Savannah, GA $52,200

Muskegon, MI $52,200

Birmingham, AL $52,200

Winston Salem, NC $52,100

Lake Charles, LA $52,000

Anderson, IN $52,000

Lexington, KY $52,000

Wichita, KS $51,900

Lima, OH $51,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $51,900

Augusta, GA $51,900

Greenville, SC $51,900

Springfield, OH $51,800

Columbia, SC $51,800

Asheville, NC $51,700

Bloomington, IN $51,700

Knoxville, TN $51,500

Shreveport, LA $51,500

Wilmington, NC $51,400

Roanoke, VA $51,400

Chillicothe, OH $51,300

Oklahoma City, OK $51,300

Topeka, KS $51,300

Frankfort, KY $51,300

Longview, TX $51,200

Melbourne, FL $51,200

Sioux Falls, SD $51,200

Amarillo, TX $51,100

Mobile, AL $51,100

Terre Haute, IN $51,100

Altoona, PA $51,100

Chattanooga, TN $51,000

Fayetteville, AR $51,000

Killeen, TX $51,000

Sioux City, IA $50,900

Idaho Falls, ID $50,900

Lynchburg, VA $50,900

Gainesville, FL $50,800

Portsmouth, OH $50,800

Little Rock, AR $50,800

Temple, TX $50,700

Pensacola, FL $50,700

Clarksville, TN $50,700

Daytona Beach, FL $50,700

Youngstown, OH $50,700

Lafayette, LA $50,700

Hopkinsville, KY $50,500

Erie, PA $50,500

Florence, SC $50,500

Charleston, WV $50,400

Great Falls, MT $50,400

Waco, TX $50,300

Fayetteville, NC $50,300

Tallahassee, FL $50,300

Macon, GA $50,300

Helena, MT $50,200

Pine Bluff, AR $50,200

Vincennes, IN $50,100

Lubbock, TX $50,100

Alamogordo, NM $50,100

Twin Falls, ID $50,000

Rapid City, SD $50,000

Greenville, MS $49,900

Jackson, MS $49,900

Huntington, WV $49,900

Parkersburg, WV $49,800

Montgomery, AL $49,800

Wichita Falls, TX $49,800

Springfield, MO $49,800

Biloxi, MS $49,800

Monroe, LA $49,700

Johnstown, PA $49,700

Columbus, GA $49,600

Sumter, SC $49,600

Pascagoula, MS $49,500

Abilene, TX $49,500

Kingsport, TN $49,400

Albany, GA $49,400

Gulfport, MS $49,400

Alexandria, LA $49,200

Fort Smith, AR $49,000

El Paso, TX $48,900

Las Cruces, NM $48,600

Harlingen, TX $48,500

Pocatello, ID $48,500

Florence, AL $48,400

Brownsville, TX $48,400

Mcallen, TX $48,300

Dothan, AL $48,200

Columbus, MS $47,900

Altus, OK $47,600

Lawton, OK $47,500

Pierre, SD $47,300

What Skills Can Increase a Boiler Welder II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Leadership (Mentioned in 11.22% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
Pneumatics (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	11.22%
Preventative Maintenance	3.11%
Pneumatics	1.08%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Boiler Welder II's salary.

Building Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Custodial: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Building Maintenance	$60,027	7%
Analysis	$58,905	5%
Custodial	$58,344	4%

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Boiler Welder II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Boiler Welder II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $62,630. While startup companies pay approximate $53,032.

Boiler Welder II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$53,032
Growth Stage	51~500	$56,074
Established	501~5000	$60,474
Enterprise	5000+	$62,630

Boiler Welder II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Boiler Welder II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Boiler Welder positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Boiler Welder II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Boiler Welder II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$67,320	$32.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$64,515	$31.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$61,710	$30.0	10%
Healthcare	$61,710	$30.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$61,710	$30.0	10%

How Education impacts a Boiler Welder II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Boiler Welder IIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Boiler Welder II with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $52,846 and $56,497).

Boiler Welder II Salaries by Degree Level

$58,000
$57,300
$56,500
$55,800
$55,100
$54,300
$53,600
$52,900

Typical Education for Boiler Welder II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	80.8%
High School	80.8%
Associates	12.8%
Bachelors	5.1%
Masters	1.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Boiler Welder II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Boiler Welder II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$50,900

Average $56,100/year

$61,400

$4,242

Average $4,675/month

$5,117

$979

Average $1,079/week

$1,181

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30
Average	$56,100	$4,675	$1,079	$27
25th Percentile	$50,900	$4,242	$979	$24

Boiler Welder II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Boiler Welder II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Boiler Welder III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $63,300 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Boiler Welder II

Salaries for a Boiler Welder II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,247 in 2023 to around $47,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Boiler Welder II salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Boiler Welder II

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Boiler Welder II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Boiler Welder II?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Boiler Welder II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Is boilermaker a dying trade?

The boilermaker trade is facing challenges, with employment projected to decline by 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. However, the salary range for boilermakers remains competitive, with a minimum salary of $50,500, a mid-range salary of $56,700, and a maximum salary of $64,700, reflecting the ongoing demand for skilled workers in this field.

3. What is the highest paid welder in the US?

Boiler welders earn competitive salaries, with a minimum of $50,500, a mid-range of $56,700, and a maximum of $64,700 annually. While rig welders may average around $77,000, boiler welders also play a crucial role in various industries, requiring skill and precision to ensure safety and quality in their work.

4. What is a boiler welder called?

A boiler welder is commonly referred to as a Boilermaker. Boilermakers are skilled tradespeople who fabricate, install, maintain, and repair boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, and other structures. Their salary typically ranges from $50,500 to $64,700, with a median salary of around $56,700.

5. What is the top pay for a boilermaker?

The top pay for a boilermaker varies based on experience and location. According to recent data, salaries range from a minimum of $50,500 to a maximum of $64,700, with a mid-range salary of $56,700. This reflects the earning potential within the industry, highlighting opportunities for growth and advancement.

6. What welders make 200k a year?

While some welding jobs can reach high salaries, such as Rig Welders earning up to $207,000, the average salary for a Boiler Welder ranges from $50,500 to $64,700. This indicates that while certain specialized roles may exceed $200,000, Boiler Welders typically earn within this more modest range.

7. How much do underwater welding inspectors make?

Underwater welding inspectors can expect to earn an annual salary ranging from $50,500 to $64,700, with a mid-salary of approximately $56,700. This range reflects the varying levels of experience and location within the industry.

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