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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Median wage
$94,173
10-yr outlook
+20.0%by 2032
Openings / year
771
Workers in NY
4,350
How pay grows with experience
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $62,702 |
| Median (typical) | $94,173 |
| Experienced | $118,680 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $125,184 |
| Long Island | $87,445 |
| Hudson Valley | $81,908 |
| Southern Tier | $69,390 |
| Western New York | $68,980 |
| Finger Lakes | $67,718 |
| Capital Region | $66,362 |
| Mohawk Valley | $66,352 |
| Central New York | $65,456 |
| North Country | $64,687 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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