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

$79,680a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $38.31 an hour or $6,640 a month.

Hourly
$38.31
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
31 of 110
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $79,680Highest 10%: $90,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,600$29.13
25th$65,440$31.46
Median$79,680$38.31
75th$82,150$39.50
90th$90,200$43.37

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Cleveland, OH$78,850
Cincinnati, OH$78,820
Toledo, OH$76,190
Dayton, OH$72,090
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in Ohio Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,800
Gas Plant Operator$81,700
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,230
Etcher and Engraver$63,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,700
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$61,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,260
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$59,950
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $38.31 ($79,680 a year).

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

Yes: $79,680 against $78,620 nationally, 1% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $75,470, so Columbus pays 6% more.

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

31 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,200 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.