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

$73,090a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $35.14 an hour or $6,091 a month.

Hourly
$35.14
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
56 of 110
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,190Median: $73,090Highest 10%: $79,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,190$26.05
25th$62,930$30.25
Median$73,090$35.14
75th$79,320$38.13
90th$79,840$38.38

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Philadelphia, PA$79,720
Allentown, PA$72,950
Scranton, PA$71,910
Harrisburg, PA$71,050
York, PA$64,320
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in Pennsylvania Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Chemical Plant and System Operator$64,360
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $35.14 ($73,090 a year).

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

No: $73,090 against $78,620 nationally, 7% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $72,900, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

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

56 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,840 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.