Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary by state
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators is a professional role in the Production job family, focused on Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operatorss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlTroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceCritical Thinking
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
6,110 workers
$93,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
5,910 workers
$98,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
5,710 workers
$104,000
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
4,890 workers
$76,500
Educational Services
4,390 workers
$82,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,320 workers
$80,500
Accommodation and Food Services
2,000 workers
$67,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,360 workers
$91,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pays 58% above the average across 105 roles in the Production job family (family average $55,000).
How much does a Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make?
The average base salary for a Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in the United States is $87,000 per year, or about $41.83 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,500 and $104,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $55,000 across 105 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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