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How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Buffalo?

$69,260a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $33.30 an hour or $5,772 a month.

Hourly
$33.30
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
70 of 110
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,180Median: $69,260Highest 10%: $92,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,180$25.09
25th$64,940$31.22
Median$69,260$33.30
75th$79,490$38.22
90th$92,510$44.48

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

New York, NY$104,800
Rochester, NY$71,490
Syracuse, NY$67,430
Kingston, NY$67,250
Kiryas Joel, NY$66,660
Albany, NY$66,620
Utica, NY$64,940
Binghamton, NY$62,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in New York Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$86,280
Gas Plant Operator$85,350
Tool and Die Maker$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,840
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,080
Welding$61,700
Machinist$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter$59,970
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$58,760
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $33.30 ($69,260 a year).

Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Buffalo than the national average?

No: $69,260 against $78,620 nationally, 12% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $94,070, so Buffalo pays 26% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?

70 of 110 metro areas with data.

How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,510 or more.

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.