SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 6 metro areas compared
In Scranton, PA the median wage is $71,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Scranton, PA the median wage is $71,910. That is 8.5% lower than the national median of $78,620. Pay ranges from under $47,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,470 to $78,360.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.39 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $79,720. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,370 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $62,470 | −20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $71,910 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $78,360 | −0.3% |
| 90th | $78,360 | −0.3% |
| Mean | $68,190 | −13.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $79,720 | 740 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $73,090 | 410 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $72,950 | 120 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $71,050 | 70 | |
| 5 | York | $64,320 | 60 | |
| 6 | Reading | $62,560 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Scranton run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $71,910 goes as far as $73,678 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,678US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,910 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,370 to $78,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $79,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Scranton, PA?
The median annual wage is $71,910, or $34.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,620, so pay in Scranton, PA is 8.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Scranton, PA earns more than $78,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $79,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Scranton, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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