Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $67,030 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $49,280
90th percentile $91,110
Employed locally 70
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,280
    25th
    $64,190
    50th (median)
    $67,030
    75th
    $75,890
    90th
    $91,110

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 28% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,540
    Lima, OH $85,930
    Maryland $82,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,660
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $77,920
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $77,110

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Worcester, MA is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 10.9% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,280 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,190.