Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$75,190
↑ 41.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.7% since 2011 ($53,070 → $75,190)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $75,190
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,190 | +11.2% |
| 2023 | $67,640 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $67,120 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $63,500 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | $64,680 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | $62,150 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $60,440 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $59,890 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | $59,400 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $58,530 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $56,330 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $54,630 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $53,560 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $53,070 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.