Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $67,250 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.33
10th percentile $50,400
90th percentile $85,380
Employed locally 290
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,400
    25th
    $63,200
    50th (median)
    $67,250
    75th
    $79,080
    90th
    $85,380

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 5% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,970
    Binghamton, NY $67,630
    Rochester, NY $66,260
    Kingston, NY $65,130

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Buffalo, NY is $32.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Buffalo, NY is 10.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,400 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,200.