Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,050 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.20
10th percentile $48,820
90th percentile $78,120
Employed locally 80
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,820
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $69,050
    75th
    $69,140
    90th
    $78,120

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    Machinists$55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $33.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 8.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,820 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.