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

$73,790a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $35.48 an hour or $6,149 a month.

Hourly
$35.48
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
54 of 110
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,830Median: $73,790Highest 10%: $93,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,830$11.46
25th$49,550$23.82
Median$73,790$35.48
75th$93,500$44.95
90th$93,500$44.95

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $35.48 ($73,790 a year).

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

No: $73,790 against $78,620 nationally, 6% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $72,470, so Nashville pays 2% more.

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

54 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,500 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.