Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $67,340 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.38
10th percentile $54,520
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,520
    25th
    $62,320
    50th (median)
    $67,340
    75th
    $67,340
    90th
    $79,500

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southern Ohio is $32.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southern Ohio is 10.4% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,520 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,320.