Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators

Operate and maintain stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.

SOC Code: 51-8021 | Category: Mechanical & Maintenance

National Median Salary

$75,190

$36.15/hr

Total Employment

30,780

10-Year Growth

+8.2%

Top-Paying State

Illinois ($112,230)

+8.2% projected growth

Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.2pp)

Salary by Percentile

Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners

$47,310 (entry)$75,190 (median)$121,200 (top)

Salary Trend

Median salary, 20192024

+23.8%

$14,650 total

Best States for Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1IllinoisIL$112,230
2WyomingWY$110,380
3HawaiiHI$100,200
4New YorkNY$91,790
5ConnecticutCT$90,420
6WashingtonWA$89,170
7District of ColumbiaDC$89,160
8AlaskaAK$87,010
9MarylandMD$82,960
10CaliforniaCA$78,490

About Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators

Operate and maintain stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.

Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators Salary by State

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