Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $71,410 -5% vs national
Median hourly $34.33
10th percentile $67,930
90th percentile $104,930
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,930
    25th
    $67,930
    50th (median)
    $71,410
    75th
    $85,740
    90th
    $104,930

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, 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
    Michigan $78,370
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,960
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,810

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Atlanta, GA is $34.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $67,930 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,930.