How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $55.66 an hour or $9,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.66
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 110
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 25th | $97,540 | $46.89 | |
| Median | $115,800 | $55.66 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| Springfield, IL | $117,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $55.66 ($115,800 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $115,800 against $78,620 nationally, 47% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $115,800, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
5 of 110 metro areas with data.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,300 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.