Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,990 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $49,520
90th percentile $82,850
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,520
    25th
    $51,810
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $72,680
    90th
    $82,850

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southern Indiana is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 24.2% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,520 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,810.