Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $66,260 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.86
10th percentile $51,960
90th percentile $93,350
Employed locally 180
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,960
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $66,260
    75th
    $79,830
    90th
    $93,350

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 11% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,970
    Binghamton, NY $67,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,250
    Kingston, NY $65,130

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,150
    Machinists $53,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,870

    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, NY is $31.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 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, NY is 11.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,960 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.