Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $74,250 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.70
10th percentile $61,870
90th percentile $94,420
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,870
    25th
    $67,520
    50th (median)
    $74,250
    75th
    $81,180
    90th
    $94,420

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Hawaii $100,200
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,950
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $90,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,850
    Machinists $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Spokane, WA is $35.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Spokane, WA is 1.3% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,870 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,520.