Boiler Operator salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in National is $78,620 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Boiler Operator in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Boiler Operator in National through BLS occupation 51-8021, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Boiler Operator in National is $78,620; its direct mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Boiler Operator in National has a published middle-half band from $63,160 at the lower quartile to $101,150 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $37,990 difference for Boiler Operator in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Boiler Operator in National shows $50,590 at the tenth percentile and $125,390 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Boiler Operator in National is $12,570, versus $24,240 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Boiler Operator in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 28250 for SOC 51-8021. The employment figure for Boiler Operator in National counts workers in Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Boiler Operator in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $104,810; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $74,420. Those May 2025 comparisons for Boiler Operator in National use SOC 51-8021 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Boiler Operator in National was $75,190 in May 2024, compared with $78,620 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Boiler Operator in National is $3,430; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Boiler Operator in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $82,560; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $82,560. These May 2025 industry figures for Boiler Operator in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Boiler Operator in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Boiler Operator in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $78,620 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in National is $78,620 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Boiler Operator.
Direct matchThe work of Boiler Operator fits SOC 51-8021, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
SOC 51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
The published median is $78,620. The middle half of reported wages runs from $63,160 to $101,150.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 |
| 25th | $63,160 |
| Median | $78,620 |
| 75th | $101,150 |
| 90th | $125,390 |
Mean: $83,960. Employment: 28,250.
The published median is $37.80. The middle half of reported wages runs from $30.37 to $48.63.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $24.32 |
| 25th | $30.37 |
| Median | $37.80 |
| 75th | $48.63 |
| 90th | $60.28 |
Mean: $40.37. Employment: 28,250.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $65,880 | $60,270 to $76,240 | 80 | 0.15 |
| Orlando | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Tampa | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Chicago | $115,780 | $97,540 to $123,780 | 1210 | 1.48 |
| New York City | $104,810 | $79,510 to $143,530 | 3810 | 2.21 |
| Raleigh | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Dallas | $70,560 | $59,080 to $87,110 | 340 | 0.47 |
| Northern New Jersey | $104,810 | $79,510 to $143,530 | 3810 | 2.21 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,420 | $57,190 to $105,970 | 1980 | 1.73 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,930 | $101,550 to $135,660 | 980 | 2.27 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91,480 | $79,430 to $101,520 | 970 | 1.7 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,560 | $69,870 to $85,660 | 750 | 2.1 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $79,720 | $71,300 to $89,150 | 740 | 1.4 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,840 | $74,470 to $120,940 | 520 | 2.67 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,080 | $53,170 to $106,240 | 450 | 1.62 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $83,530 | $72,190 to $94,030 | 410 | 1.68 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,090 | $62,930 to $79,320 | 410 | 2.04 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $87,170 | $58,400 to $104,020 | 370 | 1.2 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,950 | $77,660 to $91,550 | 340 | 0.68 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,100 | $67,760 to $91,470 | 340 | 1.18 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $66,620 | $61,320 to $84,950 | 320 | 3.87 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $69,260 | $64,940 to $79,490 | 300 | 3.07 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $75,610 | $66,650 to $85,070 | 240 | 0.98 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $87,700 | $79,660 to $92,230 | 220 | 0.63 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,170 | $86,400 to $148,280 | 210 | 1.04 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $112,250 | $86,740 to $128,250 | 210 | 0.56 |
| Rochester, NY | $71,490 | $62,950 to $80,480 | 200 | 2.19 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $68,100 | $59,540 to $83,340 | 170 | 0.28 |
| Syracuse, NY | $67,430 | $61,930 to $84,020 | 160 | 3.02 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $78,820 | $73,150 to $82,730 | 150 | 0.75 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $75,190 | $78,620 | $3,430 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction of Buildings | 236000 | $77,950 | $80,950 | $81,310 | Not published by BLS |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $73,960 | $82,560 | $101,120 | 800 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $73,960 | $82,560 | $101,120 | 800 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $67,280 | $79,440 | $97,120 | 160 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $67,280 | $79,440 | $97,120 | 160 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $71,410 | $87,010 | $102,000 | 910 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 561700 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | 40 |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
- Maintenance Supervisor · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Broader occupation
Maintenance Supervisor maps to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Service Manager · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Broader occupation
Service Manager maps to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Assistant Maintenance Supervisor · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Broader occupation
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor maps to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Lead Maintenance Technician · SOC 49-9071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Broader occupation
Lead Maintenance Technician maps to Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- HVAC-Certified Maintenance Technician · SOC 49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Broader occupation
HVAC-Certified Maintenance Technician maps to Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Make-Ready and Turn Supervisor · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Broader occupation
Make-Ready and Turn Supervisor maps to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Regional Maintenance Supervisor · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Broader occupation
Regional Maintenance Supervisor maps to First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Director of Maintenance · SOC 11-3013 Facilities Managers Broader occupation
Director of Maintenance maps to Facilities Managers (11-3013), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,930 | 980 | 2.27 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,170 | 210 | 1.04 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,170 | 110 | 4.33 |
| Springfield, IL | $117,590 | 60 | 3.46 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $115,780 | 1210 | 1.48 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $112,250 | 210 | 0.56 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,810 | 3810 | 2.21 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $103,690 | 50 | 1.03 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,380 | 80 | 3.58 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $103,060 | 40 | 0.47 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $43,490 | 30 | 2.22 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,590 | 70 | 0.98 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $50,060 | 60 | 0.69 |
| Springfield, MO | $51,090 | 30 | 0.82 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $53,640 | 50 | 1.84 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $54,380 | 50 | 0.78 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,470 | 30 | 1.09 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $57,320 | 40 | 0.28 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $60,230 | 110 | 0.53 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,050 | 40 | 4.05 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $117,590 | $52,670 | 2.23× (arithmetic) | 60 | 3.46 |
| El Centro, CA | $96,150 | $45,140 | 2.13× (arithmetic) | 40 | 3.42 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $103,690 | $48,990 | 2.12× (arithmetic) | 50 | 1.03 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $115,780 | $54,720 | 2.12× (arithmetic) | 1210 | 1.48 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,170 | $58,620 | 2.10× (arithmetic) | 110 | 4.33 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $94,100 | $47,470 | 1.98× (arithmetic) | 110 | 1.8 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $57,320 | $29,440 | 1.95× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.28 |
| Fresno, CA | $87,140 | $46,910 | 1.86× (arithmetic) | 120 | 1.43 |
| Lima, OH | $85,930 | $47,170 | 1.82× (arithmetic) | 30 | 3.6 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,380 | $57,290 | 1.80× (arithmetic) | 80 | 3.58 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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All BLS areas are available in the public tools. These links show this occupation's largest metro employment markets.
- Northern New Jersey
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Chicago
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Dallas
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Rochester, NY
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Syracuse, NY
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Questions about these figures
What does the $78,620 median mean for Boiler Operator in National?
For Boiler Operator in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 51-8021, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators. The direct mapping for Boiler Operator in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Boiler Operator in National?
The reported middle-half band for Boiler Operator in National is $63,160 to $101,150 on an annual basis. Those two points for Boiler Operator in National describe SOC 51-8021, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Boiler Operator?
The industry cuts used for Boiler Operator in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Boiler Operator in National means the $78,620 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Boiler Operator in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Boiler Operator in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Boiler Operator in National is $78,620; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $78,620 median mean for Boiler Operator in National?
For Boiler Operator in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 51-8021, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators. The direct mapping for Boiler Operator in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Boiler Operator in National?
The reported middle-half band for Boiler Operator in National is $63,160 to $101,150 on an annual basis. Those two points for Boiler Operator in National describe SOC 51-8021, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Boiler Operator?
The industry cuts used for Boiler Operator in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Boiler Operator in National means the $78,620 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Boiler Operator in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Boiler Operator in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Boiler Operator in National is $78,620; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.