Career Profile Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $56,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment. General Information Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 7 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 7 openings per year are projected for Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators. +14.2% Employment Change Employment for Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028. $27.27 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.27/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.91, while experienced workers are paid $30.48. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 41 Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 47. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators include Mechanical, Chemistry, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators is HS diploma or less. 20% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
