Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $77,380 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.20
10th percentile $57,840
90th percentile $105,450
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,840
    25th
    $67,280
    50th (median)
    $77,380
    75th
    $92,570
    90th
    $105,450

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 14% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    Mankato, MN $72,150
    St. Cloud, MN $71,610
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,960

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Machinists $59,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Rochester, MN is $37.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Rochester, MN is 2.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,840 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,280.