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

$82,100a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $39.47 an hour or $6,842 a month.

Hourly
$39.47
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
28 of 110
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,810Median: $82,100Highest 10%: $97,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,810$26.35
25th$67,760$32.58
Median$82,100$39.47
75th$91,470$43.98
90th$97,560$46.90

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Colorado Springs, CO$71,680
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $39.47 ($82,100 a year).

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

Yes: $82,100 against $78,620 nationally, 4% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $81,310, so Denver pays 1% more.

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

28 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,560 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.