Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $37.80 an hour ($78,620 a year). About 28,250 people work in this job there.
Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.32 | $50,590 |
| 25% of workers | $30.37 | $63,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.80 | $78,620 |
| 75% of workers | $48.63 | $101,150 |
| 90% of workers | $60.28 | $125,390 |
Best-paying states for stationary engineers and boiler operators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $115,780 | 1,680 |
| Wyoming | $111,920 | 100 |
| Hawaii | $103,400 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $94,870 | 270 |
| New York | $94,070 | 4,480 |
| Washington | $91,530 | 520 |
| California | $90,650 | 5,840 |
| District of Columbia | $90,470 | 620 |
| Alaska | $88,330 | 90 |
| Maryland | $85,240 | 850 |
Pay by state
- California · $90,650
- Colorado · $81,310
- District of Columbia · $90,470
- Illinois · $115,780
- Maryland · $85,240
- Massachusetts · $80,800
- Minnesota · $75,850
- New Jersey · $76,560
- New York · $94,070
- Ohio · $75,470
- Pennsylvania · $72,900
- Texas · $63,810
- Washington · $91,530
Education, experience and outlook for stationary engineers and boiler operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,520 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $74,340 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,040 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $87,820 |
| Boilermakers | $76,410 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.