Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $66,850 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $54,620
90th percentile $85,160
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,620
    25th
    $61,160
    50th (median)
    $66,850
    75th
    $75,080
    90th
    $85,160

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 5% below 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Maryland $82,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,660
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,920
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $77,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    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, MA is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.44 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, MA is 11.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,620 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,160.