Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $44,240 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $58,950
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $52,120
    90th
    $58,950

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 31% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,950
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $89,500
    Alaska $87,010

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,580
    Machinists$54,890
    Production Workers, All Other$38,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,940
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Houma, LA is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Houma, LA is 41.2% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.