Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,920 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $76,720
Employed locally 80
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $76,150
    90th
    $76,720

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southwest Alabama is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 37.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.