Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,650 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.04
10th percentile $61,500
90th percentile $86,340
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,500
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $66,650
    75th
    $76,930
    90th
    $86,340

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $52,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Western Washington is $32.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Western Washington is 11.4% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,500 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.