Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $64,440 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.98
10th percentile $49,770
90th percentile $79,350
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,770
    25th
    $62,130
    50th (median)
    $64,440
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $79,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 27% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,390
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $107,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Portland, ME is $30.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Portland, ME is 14.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,770 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,130.