WAGE DATA · SOC 47-2011

BOILERMAKER PAY
IN MARYLAND.

Maryland boilermakers earn a median of $29.34/hr (BLS 2024). 80 workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$29.34/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$28.91/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$61K
EMPLOYED
80
10th · $19.58MEDIAN · $29.3490th · $40.95
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for boilermakers in Maryland will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEMDATA SOON

GSA per-diem rates for Maryland will be available in the next data refresh.

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FAQ

How much does a boilermaker earn in Maryland?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), boilermakers in Maryland earn a median of $29.34/hr. That's roughly $61K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for boilermakers in Maryland?+
The top 10% of boilermakers in Maryland earn more than $40.95/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
How many boilermakers work in Maryland?+
BLS reports 80 boilermakers employed in Maryland as of 2024. Numbers fluctuate with major construction cycles — when big projects like LNG terminals or data centers start, demand spikes.
Do boilermakers in Maryland get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for Maryland is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.