Published career
Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Median pay
$76,410
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 47-2011
Growth
-1.8%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 47-2011
Openings
0.7k
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 47-2011
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 47-2011
Hazard exposure
3.3 raw · CX scale
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 47-2011.00
Public interaction: 92% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 47-2011.00
Standing: 77% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 47-2011.00
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