Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Maryland

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.

MD Median Salary
$61,030/yr
-17% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
MD Employment
80
Boilermakers employed
MD 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 Maryland: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in Maryland 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.

Maryland pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in Maryland are $61,030/year, -17% below the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maryland 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 — Maryland-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maryland Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in Maryland across all experience levels.

10th pct
$40,730
Median
$61,030
90th pct
$85,180
Middle 50% of workers earn $44,430$77,250

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in Maryland

No boilermaker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Maryland. 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 Maryland

Our directory doesn't surface Boilermaker-specific registered sponsors in Maryland. 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 MD for the most relevant results.

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Maryland

Our directory doesn't list Boilermaker-specific sponsors in Maryland. This typically reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors operate under generic company names rather than trade-specific branding. Nearby states often accept out-of-state apprentices — and apprenticeship.gov can identify current openings by occupation code and ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Boilermakers make in Maryland?
The BLS reports a median wage of $61,030/yr for Boilermakers in Maryland (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become a Boilermaker through apprenticeship?
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?
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 Maryland?
We don't have Boilermaker-identified sponsors listed in Maryland, but that doesn't mean programs don't exist — small regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name. Start with apprenticeship.gov's job finder (filter by occupation and ZIP), then contact nearby-state IUEC/IBEW/UA/SMART locals if nothing shows up locally.
How much do Boilermaker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $30,515/yr in Maryland). 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.