Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $65,420 -13% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $50,600
90th percentile $78,800
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,600
    25th
    $52,050
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $78,800

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,080
    Cleveland, OH $76,300
    Columbus, OH $75,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,810
    Toledo, OH $73,680

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Akron, OH is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Akron, OH is 13% below the national median of $75,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,600 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,050.