Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $79,570 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $65,390
90th percentile $107,450
Employed locally 100
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,390
    25th
    $67,160
    50th (median)
    $79,570
    75th
    $87,570
    90th
    $107,450

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 17% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Vineland, NJ $70,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $65,910
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $65,610

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$54,400
    Bakers$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Trenton, NJ is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Trenton, NJ is 5.8% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,390 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,160.