Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New York
New York Wage Spread
Annual wages for Boilermakers in New York across all experience levels.
Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New York
The $75,060 median wage for Boilermakers in New York significantly exceeds the $48,060 national average across all occupations — a 56% premium that underscores the financial case for this trade.
The $75,060 median in New York is within striking distance of the $73,340 national figure. Average wages, but apprenticeships here may still offer strong local placement.
BLS projects -2.4% employment change for Boilermakers through 2034 — a declining field in aggregate. However, 800 annual replacement openings still create opportunities for apprenticeship completers.
At just 0.9% of the national Boilermaker workforce (120 employed), New York has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.
The Boilermaker apprenticeship path spans 4 years in a time-based format. During those 8,000 hours, apprentices rotate between jobsite work under a journeyman and formal instruction in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation.
With 823 sponsors on record, New York ranks among the top states for apprenticeship access. Whether through IBEW locals, contractor-run programs, or state-sponsored initiatives, entry points are plentiful.
New apprentices in New York should think long-term: while starting wages land near $44,200, journeymen and foremen at the 90th percentile earn $134,010. The $89,810 career arc is one of the steepest in the building trades.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York
823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Construction Company | Akron | — |
| Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Albany Career Central | Albany | — |
| B.B.A. Inc. Dba Bonacquisti Brothers Construction | Albany | — |
| Best Paving & Sealcoating Inc | Albany | — |
| Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) | Albany | — |
| Carver Construction, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Cek Rn Consulting, Inc | Albany | — |
| Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc | Albany | — |
| Comalli Group, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Crisafulli Mechanical Llc | Albany | — |
| E.W. Tompkinsco., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Empire State Marine Trades Association | Albany | — |
| Int'L Assoc Heat & Frost Insulators/Allied Workers | Albany | — |
| Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc | Albany | — |
| MTX Group Inc | Albany | — |
| New York State Apprenticeship Agency | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions| Apprenticeship Office | Albany | — |
| New York State Office Of The State Comptroller | Albany | — |
| North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Albany | — |
| Nsh Usa Corporation | Albany | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in New York | ||