Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in New Jersey
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $76,560 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,170; the top 10% earn over $106,490. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in New Jersey
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in New Jersey?
The median is $76,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,170 and the top 10% earn over $106,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.