Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $66,540 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $49,060
    50th (median)
    $66,540
    75th
    $80,060
    90th
    $80,060

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,420
    Machinists $48,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 11.5% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,060.