Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Illinois
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Illinois earn a median of $115,780 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,270; the top 10% earn over $125,260. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Illinois
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in Illinois?
The median is $115,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,270 and the top 10% earn over $125,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+47% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.