Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $116,610 +55.1% vs national
Median hourly $56.06
10th percentile $68,580
90th percentile $178,480
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,580
    25th
    $105,590
    50th (median)
    $116,610
    75th
    $132,430
    90th
    $178,480

    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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,740
    Machinists$47,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in West Central Illinois is $56.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.07 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 55.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $68,580 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,590.