Careers · Boilermakers · New Mexico
Boilermakers in New Mexico
Boilermakers construct, assemble, and repair large stationary steam boilers and related equipment in industrial settings. The work involves reading blueprints, aligning metal sections, and using hand and power tools to build boiler frame tanks and vats In New Mexico the median pay is $101,200 a year, 32% above the national median of $76,410.
$101,200median pay in New Mexico, per year
$75,720–$101,810middle half earn
300employed in New Mexico
$76,410U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Mexico or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
LAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingQuality Control AnalysisReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
MechanicalEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Administration and ManagementBuilding and ConstructionComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Boilermakers.
Licenses and training in New Mexico
Boilermakers pay in other states
California · $118,150Mississippi · $105,910Illinois · $99,730Michigan · $98,220Wisconsin · $97,590Minnesota · $96,190Washington · $95,200Indiana · $91,410Colorado · $89,350Idaho · $88,400
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against boilermakers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against boilermakers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.