What are the main factors that influence a Boiler Welder III'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 III?

Boiler Welder III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Boiler Welder III roles are District of Columbia $70,100, California $69,800, Massachusetts $68,900. 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 Operator III: $68,100; Mig /Tig Welder III: $63,290; Pipe Welder III: $63,283; Spot Welder III: $63,280.

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

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Boiler Welder III 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 III Salary in the United States

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

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Boiler Welder III in the United States is $63,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,661
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,100 to $68,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,455

10% $51,455

50% (Median) $63,300

90% $72,661

Boiler Welder III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,200	$5,683	$1,312	$33
Average	$63,300	$5,275	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$57,100	$4,758	$1,098	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Boiler Welder III Salaries

A Boiler Welder III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,100.
California: $69,800.
Massachusetts: $68,900.

District of Columbia $70,100 California $69,800 Massachusetts $68,900 Washington $68,600 New Jersey $68,600 Alaska $68,500 Connecticut $67,700 New York $67,300

Hawaii $66,200 Rhode Island $65,600 Maryland $65,300 Minnesota $64,800 Colorado $64,600 Illinois $64,500 Oregon $64,300 Delaware $64,100

New Hampshire $64,000 Virginia $63,800 Pennsylvania $63,000 Nevada $62,700 North Dakota $62,500 Michigan $62,400 Wisconsin $62,300 Vermont $62,100

Texas $61,800 Ohio $61,700 Maine $61,700 Arizona $61,700 Georgia $61,100 Indiana $60,800 Wyoming $60,700 Utah $60,600

Iowa $60,600 Kansas $60,300 Louisiana $60,200 North Carolina $60,200 Missouri $60,200 Florida $59,900 Montana $59,800 Nebraska $59,700

Kentucky $59,600 South Carolina $59,300 Tennessee $59,200 Idaho $59,100 New Mexico $58,600 Oklahoma $58,500 Alabama $58,200 South Dakota $57,500

Arkansas $57,200 West Virginia $57,000 Mississippi $56,500

Top Paying Cities for Boiler Welder IIIs

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: $79,800
San Francisco: $79,000
Oakland: $77,300

San Jose, CA $79,800

San Francisco, CA $79,000

Oakland, CA $77,300

New York, NY $72,900

Paramus, NJ $72,000

Queens Village, NY $72,000

Passaic, NJ $71,900

Bergenfield, NJ $71,900

Huntington, NY $71,800

Stamford, CT $71,800

Newark, NJ $71,300

Bridgeport, CT $71,200

Vallejo, CA $71,000

New Brunswick, NJ $71,000

Petaluma, CA $71,000

Middlesex, NJ $70,900

Somerset, NJ $70,800

Santa Cruz, CA $70,700

Boston, MA $70,300

Monterey, CA $70,100

Seattle, WA $70,000

Santa Rosa, CA $70,000

Los Angeles, CA $70,000

Juneau, AK $69,800

Washington, DC $69,700

Orange, CA $69,500

Santa Ana, CA $69,300

Long Beach, CA $69,300

Anchorage, AK $69,200

Anaheim, CA $69,200

Santa Maria, CA $69,000

Everett, WA $69,000

Danbury, CT $68,800

Bremerton, WA $68,700

Tacoma, WA $68,500

New Suffolk, NY $68,500

Sacramento, CA $68,500

Santa Barbara, CA $68,400

Trenton, NJ $68,300

San Diego, CA $68,300

Brockton, MA $68,200

Fairbanks, AK $68,100

Lompoc, CA $67,900

Lowell, MA $67,900

Ventura, CA $67,900

Nashua, NH $67,900

Stockton, CA $67,900

Modesto, CA $67,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $67,200

New Haven, CT $67,100

Olympia, WA $67,100

Kennewick, WA $67,100

Lawrence, MA $66,900

Hartford, CT $66,800

Riverside, CA $66,800

New Bedford, MA $66,700

Richland, WA $66,700

San Bernardino, CA $66,600

Norwich, CT $66,600

Portsmouth, NH $66,600

New London, CT $66,600

Bakersfield, CA $66,600

New Britain, CT $66,600

Atlantic City, NJ $66,600

Boulder, CO $66,400

Portland, OR $66,300

Worcester, MA $66,300

Minneapolis, MN $66,100

Philadelphia, PA $66,000

Honolulu, HI $65,800

Saint Paul, MN $65,800

Vineland, NJ $65,800

Providence, RI $65,600

Chicago, IL $65,400

Bellingham, WA $65,400

Springfield, MA $65,300

Baltimore, MD $65,300

Chico, CA $65,100

Pittsfield, MA $65,000

Manchester, NH $64,800

Spokane, WA $64,600

Denver, CO $64,500

Albany, NY $64,300

Troy, NY $64,200

Nassau, NY $64,200

Schenectady, NY $64,100

Wilmington, DE $64,000

Burlington, VT $64,000

Salem, OR $63,900

Yakima, WA $63,700

Portland, ME $63,700

Rochester, MN $63,500

Reno, NV $63,400

Fresno, CA $63,400

Milwaukee, WI $63,400

Detroit, MI $63,300

Ann Arbor, MI $63,300

Allentown, PA $63,300

Carson City, NV $63,200

Syracuse, NY $63,200

Colorado Springs, CO $63,200

Houston, TX $63,100

Eugene, OR $63,000

Gary, IN $63,000

Springfield, OR $62,900

Bismarck, ND $62,900

Galveston, TX $62,900

Medford, OR $62,800

Austin, TX $62,700

Concord, NH $62,700

Fort Collins, CO $62,700

Mesa, AZ $62,600

Reading, PA $62,500

Phoenix, AZ $62,500

Dallas, TX $62,500

Saint Cloud, MN $62,500

Madison, WI $62,400

Utica, NY $62,200

Raleigh, NC $62,100

Des Moines, IA $62,100

Rochester, NY $62,100

Atlanta, GA $62,000

Battle Creek, MI $62,000

Salt Lake City, UT $62,000

Lancaster, PA $61,900

Harrisburg, PA $61,800

Boca Raton, FL $61,700

Fort Worth, TX $61,700

Columbus, OH $61,700

Kansas City, KS $61,700

Kansas City, MO $61,700

Champaign, IL $61,700

Pittsburgh, PA $61,600

Richmond, VA $61,600

Indianapolis, IN $61,600

Cleveland, OH $61,600

Las Vegas, NV $61,500

Cincinnati, OH $61,500

Petersburg, VA $61,400

Appleton, WI $61,300

Pueblo, CO $61,300

Huntsville, AL $61,300

Lansing, MI $61,300

Lebanon, PA $61,300

Buffalo, NY $61,200

Dayton, OH $61,200

Racine, WI $61,200

Charlotte, NC $61,200

Saint Louis, MO $61,200

Toledo, OH $61,100

Benton Harbor, MI $61,100

Lorain, OH $61,100

Beaumont, TX $61,100

Elkhart, IN $61,100

Gastonia, NC $61,100

York, PA $61,100

Billings, MT $61,100

Elyria, OH $61,000

Fargo, ND $61,000

Springfield, IL $61,000

Rock Hill, SC $61,000

Rockford, IL $61,000

Binghamton, NY $61,000

Flagstaff, AZ $60,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,900

Duluth, MN $60,800

Miami, FL $60,800

Grand Forks, ND $60,800

Cheyenne, WY $60,800

Bangor, ME $60,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $60,600

Durham, NC $60,600

Louisville, KY $60,500

Grand Rapids, MI $60,500

Hialeah, FL $60,500

Casper, WY $60,400

Scranton, PA $60,400

Virginia Beach, VA $60,300

Akron, OH $60,300

New Orleans, LA $60,300

Peoria, IL $60,200

Sarasota, FL $60,200

Nashville, TN $60,200

Omaha, NE $60,200

Green Bay, WI $60,200

Jamestown, NY $60,100

Tucson, AZ $60,100

Davenport, IA $60,100

Charleston, SC $60,100

Baton Rouge, LA $60,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $60,000

Tampa, FL $60,000

Evansville, IN $60,000

Port Arthur, TX $60,000

Bradenton, FL $59,900

Santa Fe, NM $59,800

Orlando, FL $59,700

Clearwater, FL $59,700

Canton, OH $59,600

La Crosse, WI $59,600

Albuquerque, NM $59,500

Newport News, VA $59,500

High Point, NC $59,500

Ogden, UT $59,500

Corpus Christi, TX $59,400

Norfolk, VA $59,400

Laramie, WY $59,400

Rock Island, IL $59,400

Fort Myers, FL $59,300

Moline, IL $59,300

Boise, ID $59,300

Saginaw, MI $59,300

Jacksonville, FL $59,300

Salisbury, NC $59,300

Memphis, TN $59,200

Tulsa, OK $59,200

Waterloo, IA $59,200

Fort Wayne, IN $59,100

Provo, UT $59,100

Lincoln, NE $59,100

Spartanburg, SC $59,100

Cedar Falls, IA $59,000

San Antonio, TX $59,000

Greensboro, NC $58,900

South Bend, IN $58,900

Savannah, GA $58,900

Muskegon, MI $58,800

Birmingham, AL $58,800

Winston Salem, NC $58,800

Greenville, SC $58,600

Lake Charles, LA $58,600

Anderson, IN $58,600

Lexington, KY $58,600

Augusta, GA $58,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $58,500

Columbia, SC $58,500

Lima, OH $58,500

Wichita, KS $58,500

Springfield, OH $58,500

Asheville, NC $58,400

Bloomington, IN $58,300

Knoxville, TN $58,100

Shreveport, LA $58,100

Wilmington, NC $58,000

Roanoke, VA $58,000

Topeka, KS $57,900

Frankfort, KY $57,900

Melbourne, FL $57,800

Longview, TX $57,800

Chillicothe, OH $57,800

Oklahoma City, OK $57,800

Sioux Falls, SD $57,700

Mobile, AL $57,700

Terre Haute, IN $57,700

Altoona, PA $57,600

Amarillo, TX $57,600

Killeen, TX $57,600

Chattanooga, TN $57,500

Fayetteville, AR $57,500

Sioux City, IA $57,400

Idaho Falls, ID $57,400

Lynchburg, VA $57,400

Gainesville, FL $57,300

Portsmouth, OH $57,300

Little Rock, AR $57,300

Daytona Beach, FL $57,200

Temple, TX $57,200

Pensacola, FL $57,200

Youngstown, OH $57,200

Lafayette, LA $57,200

Clarksville, TN $57,200

Hopkinsville, KY $57,000

Erie, PA $57,000

Florence, SC $56,900

Charleston, WV $56,800

Great Falls, MT $56,800

Helena, MT $56,700

Waco, TX $56,700

Tallahassee, FL $56,700

Fayetteville, NC $56,700

Macon, GA $56,700

Pine Bluff, AR $56,600

Vincennes, IN $56,600

Lubbock, TX $56,500

Alamogordo, NM $56,500

Twin Falls, ID $56,400

Rapid City, SD $56,400

Greenville, MS $56,300

Huntington, WV $56,300

Jackson, MS $56,300

Parkersburg, WV $56,200

Montgomery, AL $56,200

Wichita Falls, TX $56,200

Springfield, MO $56,200

Biloxi, MS $56,100

Monroe, LA $56,100

Columbus, GA $56,000

Sumter, SC $56,000

Johnstown, PA $56,000

Pascagoula, MS $55,900

Abilene, TX $55,900

Kingsport, TN $55,700

Albany, GA $55,700

Gulfport, MS $55,700

Alexandria, LA $55,500

Fort Smith, AR $55,300

El Paso, TX $55,100

Las Cruces, NM $54,900

Harlingen, TX $54,700

Pocatello, ID $54,700

Florence, AL $54,600

Brownsville, TX $54,600

Mcallen, TX $54,500

Dothan, AL $54,400

Columbus, MS $54,000

Altus, OK $53,700

Lawton, OK $53,600

Pierre, SD $53,300

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
Work Ethic (Mentioned in 0.83% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	2.19%
Product Quality	1.13%
Work Ethic	0.83%

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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 III's salary.

Lean: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Container: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Lean	$74,061	17%
Preventive Maintenance	$71,529	13%
Container	$68,364	8%

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

Boiler Welder III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $70,668. While startup companies pay approximate $59,838.

Boiler Welder III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$59,838
Growth Stage	51~500	$63,271
Established	501~5000	$68,235
Enterprise	5000+	$70,668

Boiler Welder III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Boiler Welder III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 27% above the average. In contrast, Boiler Welder positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Boiler Welder III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Boiler Welder III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$80,391	$39.0	27%
Biotechnology	$77,226	$37.0	22%
Software & Networking	$75,327	$36.0	19%
Financial Services	$74,061	$36.0	17%
Internet	$72,795	$35.0	15%

How Education impacts a Boiler Welder III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Boiler Welder IIIs 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 III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $62,210 and $66,969).

Boiler Welder III Salaries by Degree Level

$68,900
$67,900
$67,000
$66,000
$65,100
$64,100
$63,200
$62,300

Typical Education for Boiler Welder III
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.6%
High School	80.1%
Associates	12.6%
Bachelors	3.1%
Masters	2.1%
Doctorate	0.5%

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

Understanding how a Boiler Welder III'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.

$57,100

Average $63,300/year

$68,200

$4,758

Average $5,275/month

$5,683

$1,098

Average $1,217/week

$1,312

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,200	$5,683	$1,312	$33
Average	$63,300	$5,275	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$57,100	$4,758	$1,098	$27

Boiler Welder III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Boiler Welder III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Boiler Welder IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $72,200 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Boiler Welder III

Salaries for a Boiler Welder III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,285 in 2023 to around $52,493 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Boiler Welder III salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Boiler Welder III

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Common company salaries for Boiler Welder III

Here are companies hiring for Boiler Welder III and their salaries, click below for more details.

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 III

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

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Boiler Welder III roles, with salaries approximately 27% above the market median.

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

Boiler welders are among the highest-paid in the industry, with salaries ranging from $58,900 to $77,200 annually. The average salary is approximately $66,900. These professionals often face demanding work environments, and only the most skilled welders are selected for these lucrative positions due to the critical nature of their work.

3. What is a Level 3 welder?

A Level 3 welder possesses skills in reading drawings and understanding processing technology and material properties. This standard outlines the competencies required to assemble and weld simpler products and structures. The salary for a Boiler Welder at this level ranges from $58,900 to $77,200, with a median salary of $66,900.

4. What trade makes the most money?

Among the highest-paid trade jobs, Boilermakers stand out with a salary range from $58,900 to $77,200, with a mid-salary of $66,900. This competitive pay reflects the specialized skills required in the industry, making it a lucrative career choice alongside other high-earning trades like construction managers and elevator installers.

5. Can welders make $100,000?

While it's rare, a highly experienced and specialized boiler welder could potentially earn around $100,000 per year, especially in high-demand areas. However, typical salaries range from $58,900 to $77,200, with a mid-salary of $66,900. Factors such as location, industry, and skill level play a significant role in determining earnings.

6. Is a boilermaker just a welder?

Boilermakers are more than just welders; they use welding and cutting equipment alongside various tools to shape and assemble metal components. Their work involves building, repairing, and maintaining structures like blast furnaces, bridges, and elevators. Salary ranges for boilermakers typically fall between $58,900 and $77,200, with a mid-range salary of $66,900.

7. What is level 4 welder?

A level 4 welder is skilled in various welding techniques, including manual metal arc welding (MMA 111), semiautomatic welding (MIG 131, MAG 135, 136, 138), and TIG welding (141, 142). The salary for a boiler welder in this category ranges from $58,900 to $77,200, with a median salary of $66,900, reflecting their expertise and experience in the field.

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