Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $61,950 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $55,200
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $75,290
    90th
    $78,250

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 25% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $80,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,150
    Napa, CA $71,800
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,380

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in York, PA is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in York, PA is 17.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,200.