Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Georgia

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.

GA Median Salary
$63,240/yr
-14% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
GA Employment
230
Boilermakers employed
GA Sponsors
0
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 Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in Georgia 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.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in Georgia are $63,240/year, -14% below the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 0 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 — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th pct
$38,480
Median
$63,240
90th pct
$80,490
Middle 50% of workers earn $42,540$75,560

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No boilermaker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't included in the national directory. 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 Georgia

Our directory doesn't surface Boilermaker-specific registered sponsors in Georgia. This usually reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors use generic company names rather than trade-specific branding — it doesn't mean programs don't exist. Direct search on apprenticeship.gov is the most reliable way to find current openings.

Search apprenticeship.gov for current Boilermaker openings

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

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Georgia

Georgia has a smaller Boilermaker industry, and our directory doesn't surface trade-specific registered sponsors for this state. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name alone. Search apprenticeship.gov for current openings, or contact your state apprenticeship agency and the relevant national union (IUEC, IBEW, UA, SMART, etc.) for referrals to nearby programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Boilermakers earn in Georgia?
The BLS reports a median wage of $63,240/yr for Boilermakers in Georgia (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Boilermaker apprenticeship program?
The standard Boilermaker apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Boilermaker apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Boilermakers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find a Boilermaker apprenticeship in Georgia?
Our directory doesn't surface Boilermaker-specific registered sponsors in Georgia — typical for smaller markets where sponsors use generic company names. Best path: (1) search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP for current openings, (2) contact the relevant national union's closest local (find locals via apprenticeship.gov), or (3) reach out to your state apprenticeship agency directly.
Do Boilermaker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,620/yr in Georgia). 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.