Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary
The median stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in the United States is $78,620 per year ($37.80/hour). Salaries range from $50,590 at the entry level to $125,390+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 28,250 stationary engineers and boiler operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.80
per hour
Employment
28,250
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$50,590
25th percentile
$63,160
Median
$78,620
75th percentile
$101,150
90th percentile
$125,390
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$48K$116K■ No data
Top Paying States
Illinois
$116K
+47%
Wyoming
$112K
+42%
Hawaii
$103K
+32%
Connecticut
$95K
+21%
New York
$94K
+20%
Washington
$92K
+16%
California
$91K
+15%
District of Columbia
$90K
+15%
Alaska
$88K
+12%
Maryland
$85K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $115,780 | +47.3% |
| Wyoming | $111,920 | +42.4% |
| Hawaii | $103,400 | +31.5% |
| Connecticut | $94,870 | +20.7% |
| New York | $94,070 | +19.7% |
| Washington | $91,530 | +16.4% |
| California | $90,650 | +15.3% |
| District of Columbia | $90,470 | +15.1% |
| Alaska | $88,330 | +12.4% |
| Maryland | $85,240 | +8.4% |
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,930 | +65.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,170 | +56.7% |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,170 | +56.7% |
| Springfield, IL | $117,590 | +49.6% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $115,780 | +47.3% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $112,250 | +42.8% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,810 | +33.3% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $103,690 | +31.9% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,380 | +31.5% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $103,060 | +31.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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