Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $73,290 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $52,920
90th percentile $110,010
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,920
    25th
    $52,920
    50th (median)
    $73,290
    75th
    $80,040
    90th
    $110,010

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 105% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 5% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $82,320
    Lexington Park, MD $80,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,220
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,200
    Machinists $41,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Salisbury, MD is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Salisbury, MD is 2.5% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,920 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,920.