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

$91,480a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $43.98 an hour or $7,623 a month.

Hourly
$43.98
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
17 of 110
Jobs in the area
970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,220Median: $91,480Highest 10%: $107,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,220$29.43
25th$79,430$38.19
Median$91,480$43.98
75th$101,500$48.81
90th$107,900$51.87

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,600
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$72,660
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $43.98 ($91,480 a year).

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

Yes: $91,480 against $78,620 nationally, 16% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $90,470, so Washington pays 1% more.

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

17 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,900 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.