Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $50,790 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $65,020
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $61,450
    90th
    $65,020

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,390
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $107,970

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,290
    Production Workers, All Other $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Little Rock, AR is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Little Rock, AR is 32.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.