Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,320 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $61,790
90th percentile $70,740
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

Compare Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southeast Iowa stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
in
Southeast Iowa
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,790
    25th
    $62,590
    50th (median)
    $65,320
    75th
    $70,740
    90th
    $70,740

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southeast Iowa is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 13.1% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,790 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,590.