Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $77,110 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $60,490
90th percentile $78,740
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,490
    25th
    $66,350
    50th (median)
    $77,110
    75th
    $77,400
    90th
    $78,740

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 11% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Maryland $82,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,660
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,920
    Massachusetts $76,850

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,930
    Machinists $63,970
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,370
    Bakers $37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Amherst Town, MA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2.6% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,490 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,350.