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What is a boiler installer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a boiler installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.54 an hour? That's $42,717 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -5% and produce -600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBoiler InstallerUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $42,717

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.2

Growth rate -5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.03%

Asian 1.74%

Black or African American 7.39%

Hispanic or Latino 19.62%

Unknown 3.92%

White 66.31%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
7.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a boiler installer

  1. Explore boiler installer education requirements

    Most common boiler installer degrees

    Associate

    35.0 %

    High School Diploma

    20.0 %

    Bachelor's

    15.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific boiler installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Plumbing47.31%
    HVAC36.09%
    Heat Pumps16.60%
  3. Complete relevant boiler installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New boiler installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a boiler installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real boiler installer resumes.
  4. Research boiler installer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage, implement and review safety policies, conduct safety audits as required as well as conduct JSA tool box talks.
    • Repair HVAC systems and restore functionality to malfunctioning systems; perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
    • Repair or replace garage doors and openers
  5. Apply for boiler installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a boiler installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average boiler installer salary

The average boiler installer salary in the United States is $42,717 per year or $21 per hour. Boiler installer salaries range between $27,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average boiler installer salary
$42,717 Yearly
$20.54 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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