Boilermaker salary in Ohio
Median $41.13 an hour for 300 boilermakers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
$41.13/hrMedian hourly wageOhio, May data
$85,550/yrMedian annual payfull-time equivalent
$23.13 – $50.6910th to 90th percentilehourly range
300Jobs countedemployer survey
Boilermaker pay in Ohio: the full range
Ohio ranks 13th of 37 states for median boilermaker pay, and 11th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $44.32). 300 boilermakers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.13 – $28.42 | $48,120 – $59,110 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.42 – $47.92 | $59,110 – $99,670 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $47.92 – $50.69 | $99,670 – $105,440 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Boilermaker pay by metro in Ohio
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $38.83 | $51.82 | $51.83 | 40 | 26% above |
| Cleveland | $34.99 | $43.74 | $47.98 | 30 | 6% above |
| Huntington | $32.22 | $32.22 | $42.27 | 30 | 22% below |
Boilermaker wages in Ohio over time
Table
| Year | Ohio $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $18.19 | $34.01 | $17.80 | 550 |
| 2001 | $20.06 | $36.47 | $19.06 | 550 |
| 2002 | $20.54 | $36.76 | $20.17 | 690 |
| 2003 | $20.73 | $36.27 | $20.79 | 750 |
| 2004 | $21.04 | $35.86 | $21.68 | 610 |
| 2005 | $21.16 | $34.88 | $23.10 | 570 |
| 2006 | $20.05 | $32.02 | $22.58 | 590 |
| 2007 | $29.65 | $46.04 | $24.38 | 890 |
| 2008 | $30.50 | $45.61 | $25.13 | 990 |
| 2009 | $31.90 | $47.87 | $26.97 | 1,110 |
| 2010 | $26.69 | $39.41 | $26.27 | 630 |
| 2011 | $29.52 | $42.25 | $27.36 | 1,040 |
| 2012 | $30.41 | $42.64 | $27.19 | 1,100 |
| 2013 | $30.76 | $42.51 | $27.74 | 1,190 |
| 2014 | $26.62 | $36.20 | $28.78 | 760 |
| 2015 | $27.88 | $37.87 | $28.90 | 560 |
| 2016 | $32.09 | $43.05 | $29.84 | 600 |
| 2017 | $33.82 | $44.42 | $29.93 | 660 |
| 2018 | $35.12 | $45.03 | $29.88 | 670 |
| 2019 | $35.94 | $45.26 | $30.34 | 820 |
| 2020 | $37.62 | $46.80 | $31.42 | 750 |
| 2021 | $38.80 | $46.10 | $30.91 | 850 |
| 2022 | $43.17 | $47.49 | $32.17 | 530 |
| 2023 | $40.89 | $43.20 | $34.20 | 150 |
| 2024 | $29.58 | $30.36 | $35.26 | 210 |
| 2025 | $41.13 | $41.13 | $36.74 | 300 |
In today's dollars, the median boilermaker wage in Ohio changed by +8.6% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Ohio?
289.4kConstruction jobsOhio, 2026-08
+7.0%Change over 12 monthsseasonally unadjusted
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at specialty trade contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just boilermakers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 2,405 | $96,672 | $1,859 |
| Union County | 2,117 | $95,544 | $1,837 |
| Franklin County | 24,313 | $92,686 | $1,782 |
| Butler County | 6,913 | $88,888 | $1,709 |
| Wyandot County | 915 | $87,638 | $1,685 |
| Jackson County | 568 | $87,194 | $1,677 |
| Fairfield County | 2,731 | $87,052 | $1,674 |
| Pike County | 301 | $86,494 | $1,663 |
| Summit County | 8,784 | $84,432 | $1,624 |
| Cuyahoga County | 16,326 | $82,393 | $1,584 |
| Stark County | 5,907 | $81,825 | $1,574 |
| Shelby County | 1,206 | $81,167 | $1,561 |
| Lucas County | 6,163 | $81,032 | $1,558 |
| Hamilton County | 16,453 | $80,501 | $1,548 |
| Miami County | 1,630 | $79,626 | $1,531 |
| Henry County | 363 | $79,559 | $1,530 |
| Wood County | 2,013 | $79,522 | $1,529 |
| Warren County | 3,089 | $79,002 | $1,519 |
| Montgomery County | 7,587 | $78,712 | $1,514 |
| Mahoning County | 3,725 | $78,155 | $1,503 |
| Fayette County | 294 | $78,090 | $1,502 |
| Sandusky County | 771 | $77,094 | $1,483 |
| Washington County | 1,134 | $75,226 | $1,447 |
| Hancock County | 905 | $75,115 | $1,445 |
| Licking County | 2,949 | $74,901 | $1,440 |
| Portage County | 1,486 | $74,582 | $1,434 |
| Ashland County | 554 | $74,183 | $1,427 |
| Huron County | 736 | $74,129 | $1,426 |
| Erie County | 743 | $72,654 | $1,397 |
| Marion County | 460 | $71,900 | $1,383 |
| Medina County | 2,838 | $71,561 | $1,376 |
| Lake County | 2,915 | $71,462 | $1,374 |
| Jefferson County | 523 | $71,074 | $1,367 |
| Trumbull County | 1,986 | $70,921 | $1,364 |
| Holmes County | 1,747 | $70,434 | $1,355 |
| Belmont County | 573 | $70,257 | $1,351 |
| Clermont County | 3,296 | $70,225 | $1,350 |
| Monroe County | 88 | $69,456 | $1,336 |
| Ross County | 577 | $69,211 | $1,331 |
| Seneca County | 452 | $69,155 | $1,330 |
| Ottawa County | 487 | $69,043 | $1,328 |
| Tuscarawas County | 1,147 | $68,074 | $1,309 |
| Logan County | 375 | $67,940 | $1,307 |
| Carroll County | 287 | $67,872 | $1,305 |
| Allen County | 1,525 | $67,728 | $1,302 |
| Putnam County | 755 | $67,017 | $1,289 |
| Pickaway County | 549 | $66,903 | $1,287 |
| Perry County | 132 | $66,653 | $1,282 |
| Wayne County | 1,613 | $66,450 | $1,278 |
| Lorain County | 3,368 | $66,208 | $1,273 |
| Richland County | 1,358 | $65,457 | $1,259 |
| Auglaize County | 570 | $65,439 | $1,258 |
| Darke County | 667 | $65,426 | $1,258 |
| Clark County | 904 | $65,394 | $1,258 |
| Greene County | 1,134 | $65,336 | $1,256 |
| Columbiana County | 859 | $64,972 | $1,249 |
| Scioto County | 362 | $64,414 | $1,239 |
| Madison County | 622 | $64,131 | $1,233 |
| Fulton County | 421 | $64,073 | $1,232 |
| Mercer County | 618 | $63,604 | $1,223 |
| Geauga County | 1,622 | $63,563 | $1,222 |
| Ashtabula County | 699 | $63,300 | $1,217 |
| Muskingum County | 907 | $63,272 | $1,217 |
| Knox County | 602 | $61,333 | $1,179 |
| Lawrence County | 450 | $60,880 | $1,171 |
| Coshocton County | 216 | $60,751 | $1,168 |
| Van Wert County | 191 | $60,475 | $1,163 |
| Hocking County | 230 | $60,474 | $1,163 |
| Brown County | 186 | $60,328 | $1,160 |
| Morrow County | 286 | $60,135 | $1,156 |
| Preble County | 364 | $59,407 | $1,142 |
| Williams County | 243 | $58,283 | $1,121 |
| Athens County | 364 | $58,135 | $1,118 |
| Clinton County | 291 | $57,947 | $1,114 |
| Crawford County | 280 | $57,327 | $1,102 |
| Highland County | 365 | $56,954 | $1,095 |
| Adams County | 281 | $56,593 | $1,088 |
| Defiance County | 380 | $56,491 | $1,086 |
| Paulding County | 94 | $56,279 | $1,082 |
| Guernsey County | 136 | $54,081 | $1,040 |
| Gallia County | 501 | $53,868 | $1,036 |
| Noble County | 64 | $51,161 | $984 |
| Champaign County | 111 | $46,499 | $894 |
| Hardin County | 108 | $45,863 | $882 |
| Meigs County | 105 | $42,185 | $811 |
| Harrison County | — | — | — |
| Morgan County | — | — | — |
| Vinton County | — | — | — |
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Questions this page answers
How much do boilermakers make in Ohio?
The median boilermaker in Ohio earned $41.13 an hour ($85,550 a year) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $36.74. The middle half earn $28.42–$47.92; the top 10% earn more than $50.69.
Where does Ohio rank for boilermaker pay?
Ohio ranks 13th of 37 states for boilermaker pay, with a median of $41.13 an hour, and 11th after adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.8, US = 100).
What is the union boilermaker rate in Ohio?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a boilermaker classification for most Ohio counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many boilermakers work in Ohio?
BLS counted 300 boilermakers in Ohio in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.84; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ohio and metro areas, SOC 47-2011.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.