Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$73,220/yr
-0% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
NV Employment
90
Boilermakers employed
NV 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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in Nevada are $73,220/year, -0% below the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

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

Nevada Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in Nevada across all experience levels.

10th pct
$58,340
Median
$73,220
90th pct
$108,160
Middle 50% of workers earn $58,340$94,180

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

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

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

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Nevada

Our directory doesn't list Boilermaker-specific sponsors in Nevada. 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

What is the average Boilermaker salary in Nevada?
The BLS reports a median wage of $73,220/yr for Boilermakers in Nevada (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is a Boilermaker apprenticeship?
Most Boilermaker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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.
How do I find a Boilermaker apprenticeship in Nevada?
Our directory doesn't surface Boilermaker-specific registered sponsors in Nevada — 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.
How much do Boilermaker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $36,610/yr in Nevada). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Boilermaker in Other States

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