Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $71,610 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.43
10th percentile $57,090
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 80
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,090
    25th
    $65,710
    50th (median)
    $71,610
    75th
    $71,610
    90th
    $80,060

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 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
    Rochester, MN $77,380
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,900
    Mankato, MN $72,150
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,960

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in St. Cloud, MN is $34.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in St. Cloud, MN is 4.8% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,090 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,710.