Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $89,120 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.85
10th percentile $64,680
90th percentile $106,620
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,680
    25th
    $85,270
    50th (median)
    $89,120
    75th
    $102,390
    90th
    $106,620

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 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
    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
    New Haven, CT $104,610
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $90,830
    Connecticut $90,420
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $90,420
    District of Columbia $89,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,930
    Bakers $37,990
    Machinists $61,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Bridgeport, CT is $42.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Bridgeport, CT is 18.5% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,680 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,270.