Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,480 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in San Juan earn between $42,850 and $59,450.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $57KMedian
- $59K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,230 | $4,602 | $26.55 |
| Median | $57,320 | $4,777 | $27.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,850 | $3,571 | $20.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,450 | $4,954 | $28.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in San Juan earn 5% more than the Puerto Rico average ($52,640) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $55,230 | $57,320 | $35,900 | $62,480 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,640 | $51,320 | $31,680 | $77,400 | 70 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$66,010
- Charleston, SC$76,500
- Virginia Beach, VA$66,000
- Columbia, SC$70,740
- Richmond, VA$68,880
- Atlantic City, NJ$67,740
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 San Juan: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in San Juan?
$26.55 an hour on average, and $27.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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