Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $47,460 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 30
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $47,460
    75th
    $62,580
    90th
    $67,950

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,190
    Alaska $87,010

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 36.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.