Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $65,960 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $65,930
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,930
    25th
    $65,930
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $76,530
    90th
    $78,690

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 31% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Connecticut $90,420
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,060
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $73,560
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    Utah $69,450

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 12.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,930 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,930.