Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $92,950 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.69
10th percentile $82,270
90th percentile $100,900
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,270
    25th
    $91,520
    50th (median)
    $92,950
    75th
    $93,820
    90th
    $100,900

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 108% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 8% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Hawaii $100,200
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $90,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Washington $89,170

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Kennewick, WA is $44.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Kennewick, WA is 23.6% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $82,270 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,520.