How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Milwaukee?
$69,600a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $33.46 an hour or $5,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.46
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 110
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,290Median: $69,600Highest 10%: $82,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| 25th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| Median | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 75th | $79,270 | $38.11 | |
| 90th | $82,220 | $39.53 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,260 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,660 |
| Power Plant Operator | $75,300 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $68,120 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $66,980 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $66,860 |
| Cleaning | $64,850 |
| Forging Machine Setter | $60,500 |
| Machinist | $60,320 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $60,140 |
| Crushing | $59,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $33.46 ($69,600 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $69,600 against $78,620 nationally, 11% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,170, so Milwaukee pays 14% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
69 of 110 metro areas with data.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,220 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.