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

$79,160a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $38.06 an hour or $6,597 a month.

Hourly
$38.06
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
33 of 110
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $79,160Highest 10%: $99,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,920$24.00
25th$65,580$31.53
Median$79,160$38.06
75th$87,930$42.27
90th$99,750$47.96

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Chicago, IL$115,800
Cincinnati, OH$78,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in Indiana Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Separating$57,890
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $38.06 ($79,160 a year).

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

Yes: $79,160 against $78,620 nationally, 1% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $67,560, so Indianapolis pays 17% more.

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

33 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,750 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.