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

$87,700a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $42.16 an hour or $7,308 a month.

Hourly
$42.16
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
19 of 110
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,060Median: $87,700Highest 10%: $92,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,060$29.36
25th$79,660$38.30
Median$87,700$42.16
75th$92,230$44.34
90th$92,820$44.63

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Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
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Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $42.16 ($87,700 a year).

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

Yes: $87,700 against $78,620 nationally, 12% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $82,800, so Detroit pays 6% more.

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

19 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,820 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.