Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $55,790 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.82
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $43,060
    50th (median)
    $55,790
    75th
    $56,870
    90th
    $68,220

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 20% 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
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Alaska $87,010

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Birmingham, AL is $26.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 25.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,060.