Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,050 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $66,550
    90th
    $73,850

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 16.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.