Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $71,080 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.17
10th percentile $54,410
90th percentile $85,170
Employed locally 460
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,410
    25th
    $60,310
    50th (median)
    $71,080
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $85,170

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 4% 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

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Napa, CA $71,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $65,610

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,220
    Machinists$50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $34.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,410 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,310.