Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,220 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $56,160
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 310
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,160
    25th
    $56,170
    50th (median)
    $79,220
    75th
    $84,440
    90th
    $96,420

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 23% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Denver, CO is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Denver, CO is 5.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,160 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,170.