Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $74,810 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.97
10th percentile $61,340
90th percentile $77,580
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,340
    25th
    $65,350
    50th (median)
    $74,810
    75th
    $77,580
    90th
    $77,580

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 107% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 7% 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,300
    Columbus, OH $75,480
    Toledo, OH $73,680
    Ohio $72,070

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,220
    Machinists$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Dayton, OH is $35.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Dayton, OH is 0.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,340 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,350.