Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $85,930 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.31
10th percentile $67,720
90th percentile $93,200
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,720
    25th
    $81,610
    50th (median)
    $85,930
    75th
    $93,200
    90th
    $93,200

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 139% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 39% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,080
    Cleveland, OH $76,300
    Columbus, OH $75,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,810
    Toledo, OH $73,680
    Ohio $72,070

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Lima, OH is $41.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Lima, OH is 14.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $67,720 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,610.