Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $36.81 an hour ($76,560 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.

$36.81Median hourly pay
$63,070–$87,190Middle half of workers, yearly
1,400People in this job in New Jersey

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($78,620). New Jersey ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$26.04$54,170
25% of workers$30.32$63,070
Half of workers (median)$36.81$76,560
75% of workers$41.92$87,190
90% of workers$51.20$106,490

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Trenton-Princeton$76,510110
Vineland$75,94040
Atlantic City-Hammonton$68,550100

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,920
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,510
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$78,760

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.