Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $39.09 an hour ($81,310 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.

$39.09Median hourly pay
$60,500–$92,420Middle half of workers, yearly
560People in this job in Colorado

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,620). Colorado ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in Colorado

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.44$46,670
25% of workers$29.09$60,500
Half of workers (median)$39.09$81,310
75% of workers$44.44$92,420
90% of workers$47.86$99,550

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$82,100340
Colorado Springs$71,68050

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,200
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75,600
Mechanical Engineers$124,430
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,840
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$63,770
Gas Plant Operators$98,080
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$74,200
Plant and System Operators, All Other$51,600

Other job titles for this job

Boiler Service TechBoiler TechnicianBoiler TechUtilities OperatorAir Compressor EngineerAir Compressor OperatorAir Plant EngineerBlowing EngineerBoiler EngineerBoiler FiremanBoiler OperatorBoiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

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Source: 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.