SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — West Central Illinois
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in West Central Illinois, IL is $105,590 per year, well above the national median of $78,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in West Central Illinois, IL is $105,590 per year, well above the national median of $78,620. The gap of 34.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $68,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $141,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $91,190 to $119,600.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $117,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,520 | −12.8% |
| 25th | $91,190 | +16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $105,590 | +34.3% |
| 75th | $119,600 | +52.1% |
| 90th | $141,590 | +80.1% |
| Mean | $107,100 | +36.2% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $117,590 | 60 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $115,780 | 1,210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Central Illinois sit close to the national average, so $105,590 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$105,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,590 a year, 34.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,520 to $141,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $117,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in West Central Illinois, IL?
The median annual wage is $105,590, or $50.76 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 West Central Illinois, IL is 34.3% higher. 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 West Central Illinois, IL earns more than $141,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,520 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 Springfield, at $117,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West Central Illinois, IL. 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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