Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $74,150 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $95,420
Employed locally 840
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $70,520
    50th (median)
    $74,150
    75th
    $84,140
    90th
    $95,420

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 24% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    Mankato, MN $72,150
    St. Cloud, MN $71,610
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,960

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,940
    Machinists $60,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 1.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,520.