Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,010 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $50,750
90th percentile $94,740
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,750
    25th
    $57,510
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $80,060
    90th
    $94,740

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,750 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,510.