Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Ohio

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.

OH Median Salary
$61,520/yr
-16% vs. national
National Median
$73,340/yr
OH Employment
210
Boilermakers employed
OH 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 Ohio: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered boilermaker apprenticeship in Ohio 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.

Ohio pay vs. national

Median boilermaker wages in Ohio are $61,520/year, -16% below the national median of $73,340. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

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

Ohio Wage Spread

Annual wages for Boilermakers in Ohio across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,910
Median
$61,520
90th pct
$105,080
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,070$93,610

Current Boilermaker Apprenticeship Openings in Ohio

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

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

Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Ohio

Our directory doesn't list Boilermaker-specific sponsors in Ohio. 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 do Boilermakers earn in Ohio?
The BLS reports a median wage of $61,520/yr for Boilermakers in Ohio (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.
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 Ohio?
We don't have Boilermaker-identified sponsors listed in Ohio, 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.
Do Boilermaker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $30,760/yr in Ohio). 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.