Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,170 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $84,970
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $84,970
    90th
    $84,970

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Central Indiana is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Central Indiana is 31.9% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.