The average salary for a stationary engineers and boiler operator in the United States is $73,170, but the range typically falls between $51,970 and $89,160. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.18, with a range between $24.99 and $42.86.
There are approximately 33,840 people employed as a stationary engineers and boiler operator in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of stationary engineers and boiler operators.The state with the best pay for a stationary engineers and boiler operator is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $100,610, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $49,340.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $41,360 | $19.89 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,970 | $24.99 |
| Median | $67,640 | $32.52 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,160 | $42.86 |
| 90th Percentile | $113,660 | $54.64 |
The salary of a stationary engineers and boiler operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a stationary engineers and boiler operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for stationary engineers and boiler operators are Illinois, Wyoming, Hawaii, Alaska, New York while the worst states are Louisiana, West Virginia, Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,270 | $52,980 | $77,800 |
| Alaska | $35,110 | $80,980 | $108,600 |
| Arizona | $48,640 | $65,290 | $79,210 |
| Arkansas | $36,550 | $54,330 | $73,180 |
| California | $37,300 | $71,090 | $118,300 |
| Colorado | $41,550 | $71,990 | $89,710 |
| Connecticut | $60,470 | $83,440 | $101,190 |
| Delaware | $63,820 | $73,460 | $84,480 |
| District of Columbia | $60,010 | $86,280 | $104,500 |
| Florida | $54,480 | $67,790 | $77,270 |
| Georgia | $45,510 | $65,300 | $80,090 |
| Hawaii | $66,310 | $90,900 | $108,840 |
| Idaho | $49,980 | $58,590 | $68,620 |
| Illinois | $67,270 | $100,610 | $125,490 |
| Indiana | $38,200 | $64,290 | $86,030 |
| Iowa | $49,180 | $62,970 | $77,620 |
| Kansas | $48,210 | $63,500 | $81,440 |
| Kentucky | $29,660 | $62,870 | $81,850 |
| Louisiana | $29,720 | $49,340 | $65,020 |
| Maine | $45,990 | $59,090 | $73,420 |
| Maryland | $57,450 | $77,810 | $96,120 |
| Massachusetts | $51,780 | $73,670 | $96,590 |
| Michigan | $51,110 | $72,530 | $83,960 |
| Minnesota | $56,820 | $70,240 | $87,670 |
| Mississippi | $37,610 | $56,880 | $83,070 |
| Missouri | $45,480 | $63,980 | $86,740 |
| Montana | $53,210 | $85,250 | $112,490 |
| Nebraska | $44,860 | $57,220 | $72,340 |
| Nevada | $50,200 | $78,150 | $97,650 |
| New Hampshire | $40,730 | $65,310 | $77,550 |
| New Jersey | $53,710 | $71,510 | $95,680 |
| New Mexico | $40,980 | $56,110 | $67,850 |
| New York | $55,720 | $90,450 | $135,000 |
| North Carolina | $27,510 | $54,700 | $76,610 |
| North Dakota | $42,160 | $67,760 | $99,610 |
| Ohio | $49,340 | $65,810 | $79,230 |
| Oklahoma | $39,110 | $60,200 | $81,520 |
| Oregon | $39,070 | $63,850 | $89,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,370 | $72,480 | $92,620 |
| Rhode Island | $47,100 | $64,130 | $80,000 |
| South Carolina | $34,990 | $54,250 | $74,070 |
| South Dakota | $35,870 | $57,460 | $69,890 |
| Tennessee | $43,480 | $60,570 | $81,240 |
| Texas | $34,710 | $57,950 | $81,750 |
| Utah | $48,090 | $69,630 | $105,240 |
| Virginia | $36,590 | $57,140 | $81,790 |
| Washington | $61,730 | $85,550 | $114,080 |
| West Virginia | $27,470 | $48,910 | $59,850 |
| Wisconsin | $50,100 | $59,420 | $73,940 |
| Wyoming | $54,640 | $91,400 | $106,690 |
Even between cities, the salary of a stationary engineers and boiler operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for stationary engineers and boiler operators is West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, IL with an average salary of $117,030.The city with the lowest average salary for stationary engineers and boiler operators is Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC with an average salary of $40,100.
Areas with highest average salaries for stationary engineers and boiler operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for stationary engineers and boiler operators
The number of stationary engineers and boiler operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of stationary engineers and boiler operators has increased by 4,290. On average, the number of stationary engineers and boiler operators has been increasing by 3.6% each year. The salary of stationary engineers and boiler operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of stationary engineers and boiler operators has increased by $5,000. On average, the salary of stationary engineers and boiler operators has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for stationary engineers and boiler operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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