Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,960 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $75,360
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $52,240
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $67,970
    90th
    $75,360

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Northeast Nebraska is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Northeast Nebraska is 16.3% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,240.