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

$76,510a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $36.78 an hour or $6,376 a month.

Hourly
$36.78
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
44 of 110
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,490Median: $76,510Highest 10%: $110,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,490$29.08
25th$69,930$33.62
Median$76,510$36.78
75th$104,000$50.00
90th$110,900$53.29

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

New York, NY$104,800
Philadelphia, PA$79,720
Allentown, PA$72,950
Atlantic City, NJ$68,550
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in New Jersey Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,240
Machinist$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,130
Coating$58,240
Printing Press Operator$55,920
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$55,230
Welder$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,610
Inspector$48,990
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $36.78 ($76,510 a year).

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

No: $76,510 against $78,620 nationally, 3% less.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $76,560, so Trenton pays 0% more.

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

44 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,900 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.