Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $72,150 -4% vs national
Median hourly $34.69
10th percentile $53,850
90th percentile $82,330
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,850
    25th
    $57,190
    50th (median)
    $72,150
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $82,330

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 3% 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
    Rochester, MN $77,380
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    St. Cloud, MN $71,610
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,960

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Mankato, MN is $34.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Mankato, MN is 4% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,850 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,190.