How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.80 an hour or $6,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.80
- Average (mean)
- $83,960
- Jobs
- 28,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $78,620 | $37.80 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.28 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $129,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $117,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $115,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $112,300 |
| New York, NY | $104,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $103,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $103,400 |
| Honolulu, HI | $103,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $99,840 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $97,470 |
| El Centro, CA | $96,150 |
| Hartford, CT | $94,870 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,100 |
In other countries
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator belongs to the international group "Steam engine and boiler operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.80 ($78,620 a year).
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make a month?
About $6,552 a month before tax, based on a median of $78,620 a year.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,590 or less a year ($24.32 an hour); the top 10% make $125,400 or more.
Which state pays stationary engineer and boiler operators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $115,800 a year, followed by Wyoming ($111,900) and Hawaii ($103,400).
Which city pays stationary engineer and boiler operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $129,900 a year.
How many stationary engineer and boiler operators are there in the United States?
About 28,250 people work as stationary engineer and boiler operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.