Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for stationary engineers and boiler operatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Illinois$106,410
- Wyoming$102,500
- New York$101,070
- Washington$95,180
- Hawaii$94,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$53,230
- Arkansas$57,250
- Alabama$57,630
- Louisiana$57,830
- Mississippi$59,070
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $106,410 | $115,780 | $51 | +26.7% | 1,680 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $102,500 | $111,920 | $49 | +22.1% | 100 |
| 3 | New York | $101,070 | $94,070 | $49 | +20.4% | 4,480 |
| 4 | Washington | $95,180 | $91,530 | $46 | +13.4% | 520 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $94,580 | $103,400 | $45 | +12.6% | 70 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $91,990 | $94,870 | $44 | +9.6% | 270 |
| 7 | California | $91,010 | $90,650 | $44 | +8.4% | 5,840 |
| 8 | Alaska | $90,660 | $88,330 | $44 | +8% | 90 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $89,400 | $90,470 | $43 | +6.5% | 620 |
| 10 | Nevada | $88,360 | $79,110 | $42 | +5.2% | 60 |
| 11 | Maryland | $85,940 | $85,240 | $41 | +2.4% | 850 |
| 12 | Arizona | $82,710 | $75,410 | $40 | -1.5% | 80 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $82,450 | $80,800 | $40 | -1.8% | 530 |
| 14 | Delaware | $79,820 | $77,630 | $38 | -4.9% | 40 |
| 15 | Colorado | $78,280 | $81,310 | $38 | -6.8% | 560 |
| 16 | Utah | $78,280 | $76,490 | $38 | -6.8% | 110 |
| 17 | Michigan | $77,930 | $82,800 | $37 | -7.2% | 490 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $77,730 | $75,850 | $37 | -7.4% | 1,440 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $77,280 | $76,560 | $37 | -8% | 1,400 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $77,170 | $74,480 | $37 | -8.1% | 100 |
| 21 | Montana | $77,000 | $77,690 | $37 | -8.3% | 110 |
| 22 | Ohio | $74,120 | $75,470 | $36 | -11.7% | 760 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $73,950 | $66,760 | $36 | -11.9% | 140 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $72,600 | $68,450 | $35 | -13.5% | 180 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $71,920 | $72,650 | $35 | -14.3% | 170 |
| 26 | Oregon | $71,860 | $67,630 | $35 | -14.4% | 330 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $70,990 | $72,900 | $34 | -15.4% | 1,730 |
| 28 | Georgia | $70,740 | $70,640 | $34 | -15.7% | 240 |
| 29 | Indiana | $70,040 | $67,560 | $34 | -16.6% | 290 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $69,050 | $63,330 | $33 | -17.8% | 60 |
| 31 | Missouri | $68,950 | $72,620 | $33 | -17.9% | 380 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $68,830 | $66,180 | $33 | -18% | 60 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $67,060 | $64,930 | $32 | -20.1% | 290 |
| 34 | Iowa | $67,030 | $67,450 | $32 | -20.2% | 190 |
| 35 | Texas | $66,890 | $63,810 | $32 | -20.3% | 890 |
| 36 | Kansas | $66,870 | $64,490 | $32 | -20.4% | 120 |
| 37 | Florida | $66,750 | $65,040 | $32 | -20.5% | 170 |
| 38 | Idaho | $66,500 | $64,460 | $32 | -20.8% | 120 |
| 39 | Vermont | $65,530 | $68,400 | $32 | -22% | 70 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $65,300 | $72,470 | $31 | -22.2% | 370 |
| 41 | Maine | $64,900 | $62,910 | $31 | -22.7% | 290 |
| 42 | Virginia | $64,680 | $64,150 | $31 | -23% | 350 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $64,300 | $68,090 | $31 | -23.4% | 90 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $62,810 | $66,770 | $30 | -25.2% | 90 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $62,330 | $61,170 | $30 | -25.8% | 270 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $59,430 | $60,860 | $29 | -29.2% | 220 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $59,070 | $53,640 | $28 | -29.6% | 200 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $57,830 | $47,750 | $28 | -31.1% | 290 |
| 49 | Alabama | $57,630 | $53,470 | $28 | -31.4% | 220 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $57,250 | $58,000 | $28 | -31.8% | 200 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $53,230 | $53,340 | $26 | -36.6% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 145 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,930 | $118,680 | 980 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,170 | $118,020 | 210 |
| 3 | Vallejo, CA | $123,170 | $116,550 | 110 |
| 4 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $117,740 | $107,190 | 40 |
| 5 | Springfield, IL | $117,590 | $114,300 | 60 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $115,780 | $110,200 | 1,210 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $112,250 | $109,520 | 210 |
| 8 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $111,480 | $111,950 | 40 |
| 9 | South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $107,990 | $98,940 | 70 |
| 10 | West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $105,590 | $107,100 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing stationary engineers and boiler operatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $145,950 | $145,730 | — |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $137,090 | $126,570 | 200 |
| 3 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $129,310 | $115,890 | 820 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $129,310 | $115,890 | 820 |
| 5 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $123,160 | $105,970 | 40 |
| 6 | Outpatient Care Centers | $120,700 | $114,020 | 180 |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $118,610 | $110,440 | 240 |
| 8 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $111,480 | $100,000 | — |
| 9 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $111,280 | $106,920 | 120 |
| 10 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $110,430 | $100,950 | 150 |
| 11 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $106,580 | $108,470 | 3,140 |
| 12 | Utility System Construction | $103,560 | $106,610 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in the U.S.?
The median stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in the United States is $78,620 per year (mean $83,960), and about 80% earn between $50,590 and $125,390.
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $83,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays stationary engineers and boiler operators the most?
Illinois has the highest average pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators at $106,410 per year (median $115,780).
What is the job outlook for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
Employment is projected to change +2.2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,800 openings per year.