Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,820 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Boston earn between $77,660 and $91,550.
- $68K10th
- $78K25th
- $84KMedian
- $92K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,980 | $7,248 | $41.82 |
| Median | $83,950 | $6,996 | $40.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,660 | $6,472 | $37.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,550 | $7,629 | $44.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($82,450) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $86,980 | $83,950 | $67,940 | $108,820 | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $82,450 | $80,800 | $64,540 | $100,710 | 530 |
| United States | $83,960 | $78,620 | $50,590 | $125,390 | 28,250 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $86,980, a single filer in Boston takes home about $65,991 a year, or $5,499 a month and $2,538 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $70,020 | $5,835 |
| Working in MA | $65,991 | $5,499 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $86,980 buys what about $80,339 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$86,980
- Worcester$77,600
- Springfield$73,160
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for stationary engineers and boiler operators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,680).
- San Francisco, CA$118,680
- San Jose, CA$118,020
- Vallejo, CA$116,550
- Springfield, IL$114,300
- Chicago, IL$110,200
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Boston: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Boston?
$41.82 an hour on average, and $40.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Boston?
About $65,991 a year ($5,499 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,980. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8021; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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