Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,330 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $84,100
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $64,330
    75th
    $71,290
    90th
    $84,100

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 34% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,770
    Lubbock, TX $54,470

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Austin, TX is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Austin, TX is 14.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.