Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $50,940 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $78,400
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $50,940
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $78,400

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 18% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,950
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $89,500
    Alaska $87,010

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,480
    Production Workers, All Other$44,560
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$78,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in New Orleans, LA is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in New Orleans, LA is 32.3% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.