Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $78,620 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,750 in Louisiana to $115,780 in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,590
- 25th percentile
- $63,160
- Median
- $78,620
- 75th percentile
- $101,150
- Top 10%
- $125,390
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 28,250 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $115,780 | +47% | $72,270 | $125,260 | 1,680 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $111,920 | +42% | $62,940 | $116,180 | 100 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $103,400 | +32% | $57,720 | $112,660 | 70 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $94,870 | +21% | $67,520 | $109,680 | 270 |
| 5 | New York | $94,070 | +20% | $61,290 | $151,730 | 4,480 |
| 6 | Washington | $91,530 | +16% | $67,220 | $128,250 | 520 |
| 7 | California | $90,650 | +15% | $48,610 | $132,730 | 5,840 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $90,470 | +15% | $62,710 | $108,600 | 620 |
| 9 | Alaska | $88,330 | +12% | $61,140 | $117,740 | 90 |
| 10 | Maryland | $85,240 | +8% | $57,190 | $107,890 | 850 |
| 11 | Michigan | $82,800 | +5% | $54,510 | $92,630 | 490 |
| 12 | Colorado | $81,310 | +3% | $46,670 | $99,550 | 560 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $80,800 | +3% | $64,540 | $100,710 | 530 |
| 14 | Nevada | $79,110 | +1% | $76,510 | $129,400 | 60 |
| 15 | Montana | $77,690 | −1% | $50,410 | $108,210 | 110 |
| 16 | Delaware | $77,630 | −1% | $71,700 | $89,920 | 40 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $76,560 | −3% | $54,170 | $106,490 | 1,400 |
| 18 | Utah | $76,490 | −3% | $65,270 | $114,600 | 110 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $75,850 | −4% | $61,620 | $98,610 | 1,440 |
| 20 | Ohio | $75,470 | −4% | $59,130 | $87,890 | 760 |
| 21 | Arizona | $75,410 | −4% | $57,440 | $124,490 | 80 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $74,480 | −5% | $39,520 | $116,160 | 100 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $72,900 | −7% | $48,140 | $89,000 | 1,730 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $72,650 | −8% | $53,330 | $89,240 | 170 |
| 25 | Missouri | $72,620 | −8% | $49,920 | $85,070 | 380 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $72,470 | −8% | $34,360 | $93,500 | 370 |
| 27 | Georgia | $70,640 | −10% | $53,290 | $92,310 | 240 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $68,450 | −13% | $45,330 | $95,830 | 180 |
| 29 | Vermont | $68,400 | −13% | $44,620 | $77,870 | 70 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $68,090 | −13% | $43,310 | $75,770 | 90 |
| 31 | Oregon | $67,630 | −14% | $47,780 | $100,220 | 330 |
| 32 | Indiana | $67,560 | −14% | $48,730 | $94,080 | 290 |
| 33 | Iowa | $67,450 | −14% | $49,760 | $76,380 | 190 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $66,770 | −15% | $28,890 | $88,900 | 90 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $66,760 | −15% | $48,270 | $108,460 | 140 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $66,180 | −16% | $53,490 | $85,280 | 60 |
| 37 | Florida | $65,040 | −17% | $46,930 | $83,080 | 170 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $64,930 | −17% | $46,470 | $86,400 | 290 |
| 39 | Kansas | $64,490 | −18% | $50,230 | $90,730 | 120 |
| 40 | Idaho | $64,460 | −18% | $53,950 | $80,870 | 120 |
| 41 | Virginia | $64,150 | −18% | $36,510 | $94,640 | 350 |
| 42 | Texas | $63,810 | −19% | $48,250 | $90,190 | 890 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $63,330 | −19% | $53,280 | $86,740 | 60 |
| 44 | Maine | $62,910 | −20% | $49,360 | $78,880 | 290 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $61,170 | −22% | $51,040 | $78,120 | 270 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $60,860 | −23% | $37,050 | $79,450 | 220 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $58,000 | −26% | $43,800 | $72,320 | 200 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $53,640 | −32% | $42,440 | $78,390 | 200 |
| 49 | Alabama | $53,470 | −32% | $38,160 | $78,560 | 220 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $53,340 | −32% | $49,120 | $56,420 | 40 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $47,750 | −39% | $39,710 | $87,560 | 290 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary questions
Which state pays stationary engineers and boiler operators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $115,780 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $78,620). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays stationary engineers and boiler operators the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $47,750 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most stationary engineers and boiler operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 5,840, with a median of $90,650.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.