Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $53,440 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $41,080
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,080
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $53,440
    75th
    $65,690
    90th
    $66,280

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 31% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Reading, PA is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Reading, PA is 28.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,080 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.