Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,670 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Duluth earn between $61,420 and $83,030.
- $60K10th
- $61K25th
- $75KMedian
- $83K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,750 | $6,229 | $35.94 |
| Median | $75,260 | $6,272 | $36.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,420 | $5,118 | $29.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,030 | $6,919 | $39.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Duluth earn 4% less than the Minnesota average ($77,730) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $74,750 | $75,260 | $59,760 | $91,670 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $77,730 | $75,850 | $61,620 | $98,610 | 1,440 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $74,750, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $57,857 a year, or $4,821 a month and $2,225 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $58,488 | $4,874 |
| Working in MN | $57,857 | $4,821 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $74,750 buys what about $84,208 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($79,940).
- Minneapolis$79,940
- Mankato$77,180
- Rochester$75,460
- Duluth$74,750
- St. Cloud$70,350
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in Minnesota
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 Duluth: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Duluth?
$35.94 an hour on average, and $36.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Duluth?
About $57,857 a year ($4,821 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,750. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.33, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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