Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $64,680 -14% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $58,900
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $70,510
    90th
    $80,150

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 6% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,970
    Binghamton, NY $67,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,250
    Rochester, NY $66,260

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Machinists $48,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Utica, NY is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Utica, NY is 14% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,900.