Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $117,590 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.53
10th percentile $62,740
90th percentile $158,390
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,740
    25th
    $84,950
    50th (median)
    $117,590
    75th
    $134,390
    90th
    $158,390

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 158% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 58% 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
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $112,230
    Illinois $112,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $89,500

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,940
    Bakers $34,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Springfield, IL is $56.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Springfield, IL is 56.4% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,740 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,950.