Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $76,060 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.57
10th percentile $57,550
90th percentile $88,690
Employed locally 140
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,550
    25th
    $69,080
    50th (median)
    $76,060
    75th
    $86,480
    90th
    $88,690

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$40,750
    Food Batchmakers$34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $36.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.2% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,550 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,080.