Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Kentucky
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $66,770 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,890; the top 10% earn over $88,900. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $66,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,890 and the top 10% earn over $88,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.