Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $76,630 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $74,100
90th percentile $126,520
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,100
    25th
    $76,180
    50th (median)
    $76,630
    75th
    $95,040
    90th
    $126,520

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 10% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,220
    Jacksonville, FL $69,250
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $66,020

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,050
    Production Workers, All Other$44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators$41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Reno, NV is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Reno, NV is 1.9% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $74,100 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,180.