Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $64,680 -14% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $53,080
90th percentile $109,860
Employed locally 340
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,080
    25th
    $59,780
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $109,860

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,970
    Binghamton, NY $67,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,250
    Rochester, NY $66,260

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Albany, NY is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Albany, NY is 14% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,080 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,780.