Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $64,170 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $45,110
90th percentile $78,730
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,110
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $78,730

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 22% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,960
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $66,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $64,010
    Columbia, SC $62,220

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,000
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,180
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Charleston, SC is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Charleston, SC is 14.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,110 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.