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

$71,910a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $34.57 an hour or $5,993 a month.

Hourly
$34.57
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
60 of 110
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,370Median: $71,910Highest 10%: $78,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,370$22.77
25th$62,470$30.03
Median$71,910$34.57
75th$78,360$37.67
90th$78,360$37.67

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

Philadelphia, PA$79,720
Pittsburgh, PA$73,090
Allentown, PA$72,950
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 Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Laboratory Technician$76,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,160
Tool and Die Maker$64,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,570
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$57,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$52,880
Cutting$52,630
Electrical$51,220
Coating$50,450
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $34.57 ($71,910 a year).

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

No: $71,910 against $78,620 nationally, 9% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $72,900, so Scranton pays 1% less.

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

60 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,360 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.