Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New Jersey

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.

NJ Median Salary
$80,560/yr
+10% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
NJ Employment
310
Boilermakers employed
NJ Sponsors
2
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 New Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in New Jersey 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.

New Jersey pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in New Jersey are $80,560/year, +10% above the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 2 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 — New Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in New Jersey across all experience levels.

10th pct
$61,820
Median
$80,560
90th pct
$110,770
Middle 50% of workers earn $73,130$91,700

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

No boilermaker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New Jersey. 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 New Jersey

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

Organization City County
Monarch Boiler Construction Co. Inc. Blackwood Camden County
North East Boilermakers Easthampton Burlington County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Boilermaker openings

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Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New Jersey

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, New Jersey's Boilermaker apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Boilermaker salary in New Jersey?
The BLS reports a median wage of $80,560/yr for Boilermakers in New Jersey (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?
Most Boilermaker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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 New Jersey?
Contact one of the 2 Boilermaker-adjacent registered sponsors in New Jersey (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New Jersey, a first-year Boilermaker apprentice might earn around $40,280/yr (roughly half the $80,560 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

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