Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $64,010 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $69,000
    90th
    $79,500

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 101% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 1% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $80,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Napa, CA $71,800
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,470
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,450
    Bakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Scranton, PA is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Scranton, PA is 14.9% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.