Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $79,200 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.08
10th percentile $63,770
90th percentile $136,050
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,770
    25th
    $71,630
    50th (median)
    $79,200
    75th
    $129,480
    90th
    $136,050

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 6% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $38.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.3% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,770 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,630.