Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $87,010 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.83
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $101,660
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $87,010
    75th
    $101,450
    90th
    $101,660

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 9% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,550
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $80,530
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,150
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $67,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $66,630

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,440
    Bakers $36,560
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,150
    Power Plant Operators $100,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Anchorage, AK is $41.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Anchorage, AK is 15.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.