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

$64,750a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,396 a month.

Hourly
$31.13
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
90 of 110
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $64,750Highest 10%: $105,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,950$17.28
25th$54,650$26.27
Median$64,750$31.13
75th$89,130$42.85
90th$105,500$50.72

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Washington, DC$91,480
Virginia Beach, VA$67,540
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in Virginia Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Welder$57,710
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $31.13 ($64,750 a year).

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

No: $64,750 against $78,620 nationally, 18% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $64,150, so Richmond pays 1% more.

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

90 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,500 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.