Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $72,130 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.68
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $98,010
Employed locally 310
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $72,130
    75th
    $84,440
    90th
    $98,010

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,770
    Lubbock, TX $54,470

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Dallas, TX is $34.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 4.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.