Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,430 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.38
10th percentile $52,590
90th percentile $81,580
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,590
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $69,430
    75th
    $72,590
    90th
    $81,580

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Machinists $50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $33.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,590 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.