Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in South Carolina
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $72,650 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,330; the top 10% earn over $89,240. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $72,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,330 and the top 10% earn over $89,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.