Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $51,960 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 80
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $51,960
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $67,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 15% 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
    Jackson, MS $57,990
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,250

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,690
    Machinists$61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Gulfport, MS is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 30.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.