Boilermaker Salary in Australia

AU$34.15
per hour
per year
AU$70,500
per year
per hour

Boilermaker - Average Hourly Pay & Salary

The average pay for a Boilermaker is AU$34.15 per hour (AU$70,500 per year), which is AU$612 (+0.9%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Boilermaker can expect an average starting pay of AU$26.12. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$45.10.
AU$26.12
Low
AU$34.15
Average salary
AU$45.10
High
AU$53,911
Low
AU$70,500
Average salary
AU$93,086
High

Boilermaker Salary Range

Low
AU$26.12
Average salary
AU$34.15
Experienced
AU$38.47
High
AU$45.10
Low
AU$53,911
Average salary
AU$70,500
Experienced
AU$79,402
High
AU$93,086
Among Boilermakers, Boilermaker's Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers and highly skilled Boilermakers-Welders, Mining Boilermakers or positions like Boilermaker Foreman enjoy the highest salaries.

Boilermaker - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Mining BoilermakerAU$87K/year
+23% 
Boilermaker ApprenticeAU$35K/year
 -51%

Boilermaker - Wages by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Boilermaker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$54,000 per year. A qualified Boilermaker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$70,000, while an experienced Boilermaker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$79,000. Boilermakers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$90,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Boilermaker in Australia

Late Career▲ +28%
Experienced▲ +12%
Average SalaryAU$70,500/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Boilermaker - Related Salaries (per year)

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Boilermaker job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Boilermaker

How much does a Boilermaker make in Australia?
A Boilermaker in Australia earns an average of AU$34.15 gross per hour, which is about AU$70,500 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Boilermaker updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Boilermaker in Australia?
The starting salary of a Boilermaker in Australia is around AU$26.12 gross per hour. Boilermaker's Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Boilermaker in Australia?
The highest salary of a Boilermaker in Australia can reach and exceed AU$45.10 gross per hour. Boilermakers-Welders, Mining Boilermakers usually have the highest salaries.
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