Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Arizona

Wages, programs & career outlook

Boilermakers build, install, and repair the large steel vessels that hold steam, water, gas, or other liquids under pressure — power plant boilers, refinery tanks, industrial piping. It's heavy work that often involves travel to job sites and welding in tight spaces.

AZ Median Salary
$75,770/yr
+3% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
AZ Sponsors
6
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
-2.4%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
800
Nationally, per yr

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Arizona: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in Arizona combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Arizona pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in Arizona are $75,770/year, +3% above the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Arizona has 6 registered apprenticeship sponsors for boilermaker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -2.4% job growth for boilermakers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 800 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Arizona-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Arizona Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in Arizona across all experience levels.

10th pct
$61,860
Median
$75,770
90th pct
$77,950
Middle 50% of workers earn $75,770$75,770

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in Arizona

No boilermaker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Arizona. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Boilermaker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Arizona

6 boilermaker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Arizona. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current boilermaker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
BOILERMAKERS WESTERN STATES J.A.C. Page
Boilermakers JATC Page Coconino County
Boilermakers Western States AJAC Page Coconino County
Boilermakers Western States JATC Page Coconino County
Boilermakers Western States Joint Apprenticeship Committee - Alaska Page Anchorage Municipality
Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee Page
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Boilermaker openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2011 and state AZ for the most relevant results.

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Arizona

With 6 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Arizona's Boilermaker apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Boilermakers earn in Arizona?
The median annual wage for Boilermakers in Arizona is $75,770 as of May 2024. Wages range from $61,860 at the 10th percentile to $77,950 at the 90th percentile.
How long is a Boilermaker apprenticeship?
A typical Boilermaker apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Should I do a Boilermaker apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for a Boilermaker apprenticeship in Arizona?
Contact one of the 6 Boilermaker-adjacent registered sponsors in Arizona (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Boilermaker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $37,885/yr in Arizona). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.