Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in U.S.
The median pay for a stationary engineers and boiler operators in U.S. is $75,190/year ($36.15/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.
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So what does $75K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K.Top earners bring in $121K or more - a $74K spread from bottom to top.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $112K | +49% | 1,670 |
| Wyoming | $110K | +47% | 120 |
| Hawaii | $100K | +33% | 90 |
| New York | $92K | +22% | 4,350 |
| Connecticut | $90K | +20% | 230 |
| Washington | $89K | +19% | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $89K | +19% | 410 |
| Alaska | $87K | +16% | 140 |
| Maryland | $83K | +10% | 1,170 |
| California | $78K | +4% | 7,800 |
| Michigan | $78K | +4% | 500 |
| Delaware | $78K | +4% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $77K | +2% | 580 |
| Nevada | $77K | +2% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $75K | -1% | 1,130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in U.S.?
The median is $75,190 a year - that works out to about $36.15 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,310, and experienced stationary engineers and boiler operators can clear $121,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,107/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 27.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a stationary engineers and boiler operators salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median stationary engineers and boiler operators salary is worth about $75,190 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do stationary engineers and boiler operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.