Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $62,940 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $69,130
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $52,240
    50th (median)
    $62,940
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $69,130

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in South Nebraska is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in South Nebraska is 16.3% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,240.