How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Illinois?
$115,800a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in Illinois. That is $55.66 an hour or $9,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.66
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,270Median: $115,800Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,270 | $34.75 | |
| 25th | $86,750 | $41.71 | |
| Median | $115,800 | $55.66 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.22 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $117,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $115,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $85,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| 1. Illinois | $115,800 |
| 2. Wyoming | $111,900 |
| 3. Hawaii | $103,400 |
| 4. Connecticut | $94,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $55.66 ($115,800 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $115,800 against $78,620 nationally, 47% more.
Where does Illinois rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays stationary engineer and boiler operators the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $117,600 a year.
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.