Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $76,300 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.68
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $84,730
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $64,430
    50th (median)
    $76,300
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $84,730

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 111% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 11% above 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
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,080
    Columbus, OH $75,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,810
    Toledo, OH $73,680
    Ohio $72,070

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Cleveland, OH is $36.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.5% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,430.