Careers · Boilermakers · Texas
Boilermakers in Texas
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 Texas the median pay is $75,750 a year, 1% below the national median of $76,410.
$75,750median pay in Texas, per year
$64,870–$80,090middle half earn
2,340employed in Texas
$76,410U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Texas
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Texas 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 Texas
Boilermakers pay in other states
California · $118,150Mississippi · $105,910New Mexico · $101,200Illinois · $99,730Michigan · $98,220Wisconsin · $97,590Minnesota · $96,190Washington · $95,200Indiana · $91,410Colorado · $89,350
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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, Texas, annual.