Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $73,560 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.37
10th percentile $59,050
90th percentile $88,310
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,050
    25th
    $66,650
    50th (median)
    $73,560
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $88,310

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,040
    Machinists $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $35.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 2.2% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,050 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,650.