How much does a boiler operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,552 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,322
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $94,610 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $91,370 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $90,430 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $83,340 |
| 5. United States | $78,620 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $73,610 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $525 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Glassmaker$47,850
- Fill operator$43,220
- Slitter operator$47,210
- Miners$59,170
- Stone planer$46,380
- Rig driller$57,170
- Stone fabricator$48,830
- Metal caster$49,830
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Illinois | $115,800 |
| Wyoming | $111,900 |
| Hawaii | $103,400 |
| Connecticut | $94,870 |
| New York | $94,070 |
| Washington | $91,530 |
| California | $90,650 |
| District of Columbia | $90,470 |
| Alaska | $88,330 |
| Maryland | $85,240 |
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| Michigan | $82,800 |
| Colorado | $81,310 |
| Massachusetts | $80,800 |
| Nevada | $79,110 |
| Montana | $77,690 |
| Delaware | $77,630 |
| New Jersey | $76,560 |
| Utah | $76,490 |
| Minnesota | $75,850 |
| Ohio | $75,470 |
| Arizona | $75,410 |
| New Mexico | $74,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,900 |
| South Carolina | $72,650 |
| Missouri | $72,620 |
| Tennessee | $72,470 |
| Georgia | $70,640 |
| Oklahoma | $68,450 |
| Vermont | $68,400 |
| South Dakota | $68,090 |
| Oregon | $67,630 |
| Indiana | $67,560 |
| Iowa | $67,450 |
| Kentucky | $66,770 |
| North Dakota | $66,760 |
| New Hampshire | $66,180 |
| Florida | $65,040 |
| Nebraska | $64,930 |
| Kansas | $64,490 |
| Idaho | $64,460 |
| Virginia | $64,150 |
| Texas | $63,810 |
| Rhode Island | $63,330 |
| Maine | $62,910 |
| Wisconsin | $61,170 |
| North Carolina | $60,860 |
| Arkansas | $58,000 |
| Mississippi | $53,640 |
| Alabama | $53,470 |
| West Virginia | $53,340 |
| Louisiana | $47,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boiler operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,552 a month, $78,620 a year.
How much does a boiler operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $50,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $125,400.
Which country pays a boiler operator the most?
United States, with a median of $78,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a boiler operator the most?
Illinois, with a median of $115,800 a year.
Does a boiler operator make more in the United States or in Canada?
In the United States: $78,620 a year against $72,800 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a boiler operator or a glassmaker?
A boiler operator: $78,620 a year against $47,850 for a glassmaker, 1.6 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate