Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,700 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $41,240
90th percentile $82,210
Employed locally 80
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,240
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $82,210

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in South Arkansas is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in South Arkansas is 21.9% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,240 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.