Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $103,540 +37.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.78
10th percentile $73,770
90th percentile $127,480
Employed locally 290
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,770
    25th
    $83,470
    50th (median)
    $103,540
    75th
    $121,520
    90th
    $127,480

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 8% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Hawaii $100,200
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,950
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $90,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Washington $89,170

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Seattle, WA is $49.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 37.7% above 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $73,770 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,470.