Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Tennessee
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $72,470 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360; the top 10% earn over $93,500. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $72,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360 and the top 10% earn over $93,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.