Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$75,060/yr
+2% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
NY Employment
120
Boilermakers employed
NY Sponsors
4
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 York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in New York 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 York pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in New York are $75,060/year, +2% above the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 4 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 York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$44,200
Median
$75,060
90th pct
$134,010
Middle 50% of workers earn $55,470$84,100

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in New York

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

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

Organization City County
Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 Albany
Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 5 Floral Park
Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 7 Orchard Park
Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 175 Oswego
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Boilermaker openings

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

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in New York

With 4 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, New York's Boilermaker apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Boilermakers earn in New York?
Boilermakers in New York earn a median salary of $75,060/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $73,340 for the trade.
What is the length of a Boilermaker apprenticeship program?
Most Boilermaker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Boilermakers?
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 York?
Our directory surfaces 4 Boilermaker-related registered sponsors in New York. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do Boilermaker apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New York, a first-year Boilermaker apprentice might earn around $37,530/yr (roughly half the $75,060 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.