Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,000 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Omaha earn between $58,720 and $79,440.
- $49K10th
- $59K25th
- $72KMedian
- $79K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,440 | $5,870 | $33.87 |
| Median | $71,560 | $5,963 | $34.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,720 | $4,893 | $28.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,440 | $6,620 | $38.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Omaha earn 5% more than the Nebraska average ($67,060) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $70,440 | $71,560 | $48,810 | $91,000 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $67,060 | $64,930 | $46,470 | $86,400 | 290 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $70,440, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $56,059 a year, or $4,672 a month and $2,156 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $56,320 | $4,693 |
| Working in NE | $56,059 | $4,672 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $70,440 buys what about $76,639 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$70,440
- Lincoln$65,160
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in Nebraska
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 Omaha: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Omaha?
$33.87 an hour on average, and $34.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Omaha?
About $56,059 a year ($4,672 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,440.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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