Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $54,470 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.19
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $54,470
    75th
    $60,920
    90th
    $60,920

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 13% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,770

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Lubbock, TX is $26.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Lubbock, TX is 27.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.