SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · United States
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators across the United States is $78,620 per year, measured over 28,250 jobs. The highest state median is in Illinois, at $115,780.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 142.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Illinois pays $115,780 and Louisiana pays $47,750.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $115,780 | 1,680 | |
| 2 | Wyoming | $111,920 | 100 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $103,400 | 70 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $94,870 | 270 | |
| 5 | New York | $94,070 | 4,480 | |
| 6 | Washington | $91,530 | 520 | |
| 7 | California | $90,650 | 5,840 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $90,470 | 620 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $88,330 | 90 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $85,240 | 850 |
States with the most Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,840 | $90,650 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,480 | $94,070 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 1,730 | $72,900 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 1,680 | $115,780 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1,440 | $75,850 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 1,400 | $76,560 | |
| 7 | Texas | 890 | $63,810 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 850 | $85,240 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 760 | $75,470 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 620 | $90,470 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $129,930 | 980 |
| 2 | San Jose | $123,170 | 210 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $123,170 | 110 |
| 4 | Springfield | $117,590 | 60 |
| 5 | Chicago | $115,780 | 1,210 |
| 6 | Seattle | $112,250 | 210 |
| 7 | New York | $104,810 | 3,810 |
| 8 | Stockton | $103,690 | 50 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $103,380 | 80 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu | $103,060 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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