Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $64,150 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $92,880
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $49,550
    50th (median)
    $64,150
    75th
    $89,520
    90th
    $92,880

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 30% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,160
    Food Batchmakers $36,390
    Machinists $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Fort Collins, CO is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 14.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,550.