Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,540 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $76,750
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $57,090
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $70,230
    90th
    $76,750

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 19% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $80,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Napa, CA $71,800
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,070
    Food Batchmakers $45,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Harrisburg, PA is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Harrisburg, PA is 14.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,090.