Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $64,290 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $55,160
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,160
    25th
    $56,050
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $78,250

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 16% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,000
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $64,010

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Milwaukee, WI is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $55,160 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,050.