How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Springfield?
$117,600a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $56.53 an hour or $9,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.53
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 110
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,740Median: $117,600Highest 10%: $158,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 25th | $84,950 | $40.84 | |
| Median | $117,600 | $56.53 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.61 | |
| 90th | $158,400 | $76.15 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| Chicago, IL | $115,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,610 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Machinist | $59,340 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Welder | $49,860 |
| Electrical | $49,370 |
| Inspector | $48,410 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
| Baker | $34,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $56.53 ($117,600 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $117,600 against $78,620 nationally, 50% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $115,800, so Springfield pays 2% more.
Where does Springfield rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
4 of 110 metro areas with data.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,400 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.