How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in St. Louis?
$75,610a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $36.35 an hour or $6,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.35
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 110
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,570Median: $75,610Highest 10%: $96,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 25th | $66,650 | $32.04 | |
| Median | $75,610 | $36.35 | |
| 75th | $85,070 | $40.90 | |
| 90th | $96,730 | $46.50 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $59,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $36.35 ($75,610 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $75,610 against $78,620 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $72,620, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
47 of 110 metro areas with data.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,730 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.