Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $64,970 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $102,090
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $61,760
    50th (median)
    $64,970
    75th
    $91,670
    90th
    $102,090

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,710
    Nevada $76,630
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,250

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Richmond, VA is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Richmond, VA is 13.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,760.