Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,940 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.66
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $67,940
    75th
    $70,920
    90th
    $73,450

    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

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in East South Dakota is $32.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in East South Dakota is 9.6% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.