Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $44.00 an hour ($91,530 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.

$44.00Median hourly pay
$76,310–$111,720Middle half of workers, yearly
520People in this job in Washington

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($78,620). Washington ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.32$67,220
25% of workers$36.69$76,310
Half of workers (median)$44.00$91,530
75% of workers$53.71$111,720
90% of workers$61.66$128,250

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$112,250210
Kennewick-Richland$103,38080
Spokane-Spokane Valley$78,07060
Longview-Kelso$77,35030

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,660
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63,080
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$80,800
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$103,620

Other job titles for this job

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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.