Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $75,480 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.29
10th percentile $58,370
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 110
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,370
    25th
    $64,020
    50th (median)
    $75,480
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $80,970

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 5% 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
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,080
    Cleveland, OH $76,300
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,810
    Toledo, OH $73,680
    Ohio $72,070

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Columbus, OH is $36.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 0.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,370 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,020.