Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $57,990 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $76,260
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $76,260
    90th
    $76,260

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 4% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,250
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $51,960

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Jackson, MS is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 22.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.