Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $72,710 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.96
10th percentile $45,160
90th percentile $88,140
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

Compare Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Colorado Springs, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
in
Colorado Springs, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,160
    25th
    $52,380
    50th (median)
    $72,710
    75th
    $81,100
    90th
    $88,140

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 17% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Connecticut $90,420
    District of Columbia $89,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $82,320
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $81,900

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $34.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,160 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,380.