Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $60,230 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $75,260
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $66,460
    90th
    $75,260

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 19.9% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.