Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $56,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Engineer & Boiler Operator Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator. +27.8% Employment Change Employment for Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 27.8% between 2025 and 2030. $27.37 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.37/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.93, while experienced workers are paid $31.61. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 23 Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 30. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator are Traveler Accommodation, All Other Industries, and Water, Sewage and Other Systems. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator include Mechanical, Chemistry, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator is HS diploma or less. 29% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
