Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $117,770 +56.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.62
10th percentile $65,510
90th percentile $140,290
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,510
    25th
    $79,400
    50th (median)
    $117,770
    75th
    $132,100
    90th
    $140,290

    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
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,970
    Production Workers, All Other$35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in South Illinois is $56.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in South Illinois is 56.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,510 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,400.