Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $70,380 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.84
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $87,360
Employed locally 210
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $61,810
    50th (median)
    $70,380
    75th
    $80,590
    90th
    $87,360

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 13% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,130
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,770
    Lubbock, TX $54,470

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Houston, TX is $33.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Houston, TX is 6.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,810.