Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $30.68 an hour ($63,810 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($78,620). Texas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| 25% of workers | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.68 | $63,810 |
| 75% of workers | $36.45 | $75,810 |
| 90% of workers | $43.36 | $90,190 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $70,560 | 340 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $68,100 | 170 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,430 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $60,230 | 110 |
| Lubbock | $54,470 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $61,930 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $57,760 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,410 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $45,360 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $58,230 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $79,910 |
| Boilermakers | $75,750 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,510 |
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