Occupation Salary Profile

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

SOC Code: 51-8021

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

National Median (BLS)
$102,550
▲ +19.3% Nominal +15.53% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$100,570
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
5,710
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $57,190
25th Percentile $67,060
National Median (50th Percentile) $102,550
75th Percentile $132,410
90th Percentile $147,890
P10: $57,190 P50 (Median): $102,550 P90: $147,890