Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $66,590 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.02
10th percentile $50,300
90th percentile $87,530
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,300
    25th
    $59,500
    50th (median)
    $66,590
    75th
    $68,780
    90th
    $87,530

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,740
    Machinists$60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southwest New York is $32.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southwest New York is 11.4% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,300 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,500.