Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $65,910 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.69
10th percentile $56,490
90th percentile $74,620
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,490
    25th
    $60,830
    50th (median)
    $65,910
    75th
    $72,490
    90th
    $74,620

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Vineland, NJ $70,480
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $65,610

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,510
    Bakers$36,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,020
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Atlantic City, NJ is $31.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 12.3% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,490 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,830.