Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $59,770 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $78,760
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $53,110
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $66,080
    90th
    $78,760

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 20% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,330
    Lubbock, TX $54,470

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Antonio, TX is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 20.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,110.