Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $77,000 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $45,600
90th percentile $96,520
Employed locally 140
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,600
    25th
    $54,600
    50th (median)
    $77,000
    75th
    $86,960
    90th
    $96,520

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 0% above 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Illinois $112,230
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $112,230
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,390

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,600 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,600.