Summary
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Quick Facts: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | |
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2023 Median Pay |
$67,640 per year
$32.52 per hour |
Typical Entry-Level Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
On-the-job Training | Long-term on-the-job training |
Number of Jobs, 2023 | 35,500 |
Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 4% (As fast as average) |
Employment Change, 2023-33 | 1,400 |
What Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Do
Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment.
Work Environment
The majority of stationary engineers and boiler operators work in manufacturing, government, educational services, and hospitals. Those who work in facilities that operate around the clock often work evenings and weekends. Shift work also is common.
How to Become a Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator
Stationary engineers and boiler operators need at least a high school diploma or equivalent and are trained either on the job or through an apprenticeship program. Many employers require stationary engineers and boiler operators to demonstrate competency through licenses or company-specific exams before they are allowed to operate equipment without supervision.
Pay
The median annual wage for stationary engineers and boiler operators was $67,640 in May 2023.
Job Outlook
Employment of stationary engineers and boiler operators is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 3,800 openings for stationary engineers and boiler operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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