Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $66,300 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.88
10th percentile $41,260
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,260
    25th
    $53,540
    50th (median)
    $66,300
    75th
    $72,490
    90th
    $80,110

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 2% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $74,250
    Oklahoma City, OK $72,330
    Oklahoma $65,900
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,630

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Tulsa, OK is $31.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 11.8% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,260 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,540.