Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Virginia
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Virginia earn a median of $64,150 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510; the top 10% earn over $94,640. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Virginia
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in Virginia?
The median is $64,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510 and the top 10% earn over $94,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.