Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $90,420 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.47
10th percentile $64,930
90th percentile $110,290
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,930
    25th
    $74,720
    50th (median)
    $90,420
    75th
    $103,720
    90th
    $110,290

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 3% 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
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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
    New Haven, CT $104,610
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $90,830
    Connecticut $90,420
    District of Columbia $89,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $89,120
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,650
    Machinists$62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Hartford, CT is $43.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 20.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,930 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,720.