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Boiler plant operator salary
Average boiler plant operator salary
$46,119
Understanding the Boiler Plant Operator Salary
As of October 2025, the average salary for a Boiler Plant Operator is approximately $46,119 annually, translating to about $22 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on location, experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, operators in states like California and New York often earn higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for skilled labor.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level positions may start around $35,000, while experienced operators can earn upwards of $60,000. Factors such as certifications and specialized training can also influence earning potential. Zippia provides access to a range of job listings, enabling you to find opportunities that match your skills and salary expectations.
Job Opportunities
The demand for Boiler Plant Operators is consistent, with various industries seeking qualified candidates. Job listings can be found across sectors including manufacturing, utilities, and commercial facilities. Utilizing Zippia’s platform, you can apply for positions that align with your career goals and salary requirements.
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Where can a Boiler Plant Operator earn more?
Boiler plant operator salaries by experience level
Boiler plant operator salary estimates from across the web
Average boiler plant operator salary by state
The average boiler plant operator salary in Alaska, New York, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average boiler plant operator salary states are Florida, New Mexico, and North Carolina.
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Highest paying states for boiler plant operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $54,291 | $26.10 |
| 2 | Alaska | $60,629 | $29.15 |
| 3 | Vermont | $53,669 | $25.80 |
| 4 | Idaho | $53,632 | $25.78 |
| 5 | Illinois | $56,853 | $27.33 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $52,237 | $25.11 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $54,254 | $26.08 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $50,986 | $24.51 |
| 9 | Nevada | $52,865 | $25.42 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $53,999 | $25.96 |
| 11 | New York | $60,267 | $28.97 |
| 12 | Delaware | $53,641 | $25.79 |
| 13 | Kansas | $51,149 | $24.59 |
| 14 | Indiana | $49,560 | $23.83 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $48,925 | $23.52 |
| 16 | Washington | $57,433 | $27.61 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $52,841 | $25.40 |
| 18 | Maine | $51,693 | $24.85 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $51,235 | $24.63 |
| 20 | Iowa | $48,421 | $23.28 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $48,960 | $23.54 |
| 22 | California | $56,810 | $27.31 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $54,517 | $26.21 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $50,065 | $24.07 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $48,186 | $23.17 |
| 26 | Montana | $47,667 | $22.92 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $45,374 | $21.81 |
| 28 | Utah | $48,653 | $23.39 |
| 29 | Maryland | $53,073 | $25.52 |
| 30 | Ohio | $45,327 | $21.79 |
| 31 | Oregon | $50,516 | $24.29 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $44,874 | $21.57 |
| 33 | Colorado | $48,824 | $23.47 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $41,238 | $19.83 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $44,653 | $21.47 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $44,462 | $21.38 |
| 37 | Arizona | $45,578 | $21.91 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $42,550 | $20.46 |
| 39 | Missouri | $44,345 | $21.32 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $38,189 | $18.36 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $40,598 | $19.52 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $38,065 | $18.30 |
| 43 | Georgia | $39,822 | $19.15 |
| 44 | Alabama | $35,683 | $17.16 |
| 45 | Michigan | $37,928 | $18.23 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $36,415 | $17.51 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $35,997 | $17.31 |
| 48 | Virginia | $40,425 | $19.44 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $31,273 | $15.04 |
| 50 | Florida | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| 51 | Texas | $34,810 | $16.74 |
Highest paying cities for boiler plant operators
The highest-paying cities for boiler plant operators are Sacramento, CA, Newport, RI, and Framingham, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $59,708 | $28.71 |
| 2 | Newport, RI | $54,389 | $26.15 |
| 3 | Framingham, MA | $54,225 | $26.07 |
| 4 | Burlington, VT | $53,677 | $25.81 |
| 5 | Saint Cloud, MN | $51,619 | $24.82 |
| 6 | Des Moines, IA | $48,099 | $23.12 |
| 7 | Flagstaff, AZ | $46,044 | $22.14 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $44,940 | $21.61 |
| 9 | Omaha, NE | $44,893 | $21.58 |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | $40,413 | $19.43 |
| 11 | Shreveport, LA | $38,001 | $18.27 |
| 12 | Montgomery, AL | $35,463 | $17.05 |
| 13 | Waco, TX | $34,860 | $16.76 |
| 14 | Fayetteville, AR | $31,551 | $15.17 |
Boiler plant operator salary details
A boiler plant operator's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a boiler plant operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $46,119 | $3,843 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying boiler plant operator jobs
The highest paying types of boiler plant operators are watch engineer, shift engineer, and steam engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift Engineer | $91,237 | $7,603 | $43.86 | 31,693 |
| Watch Engineer | $91,906 | $7,659 | $44.19 | 4,923 |
| Stationary Engineer | $69,163 | $5,764 | $33.25 | 5,010 |
| Engine Room Operator | $37,546 | $3,129 | $18.05 | 61,977 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Plant Operator | $42,697 | $3,558 | $20.53 | 43,388 |
Top companies hiring boiler plant operators now:
Which companies pay boiler plant operators the most?
Boiler plant operator salaries at Gillette and Salem State University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average boiler plant operator salary at companies like Minnesota State Fair and Valero Energy are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillette | $64,943 | $31.22 |
| 2 | Salem State University | $58,017 | $27.89 |
| 3 | Minnesota State Fair | $56,613 | $27.22 |
| 4 | Valero Energy | $55,960 | $26.90 |
| 5 | Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center | $55,793 | $26.82 |
| 6 | Broadlawns Medical Center | $55,203 | $26.54 |
| 7 | Abbott | $52,840 | $25.40 |
| 8 | Alere | $51,744 | $24.88 |
| 9 | University of Vermont | $46,314 | $22.27 |
| 10 | Sanford Health | $45,980 | $22.11 |
| 11 | P&G | $45,915 | $22.07 |
| 12 | HKA Enterprises | $45,531 | $21.89 |
| 13 | Chugach Alaska | $44,341 | $21.32 |
| 14 | The Long Island Home | $41,252 | $19.83 |
| 15 | University of Richmond | $39,027 | $18.76 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Boiler Plant Operator salary by industry
The average boiler plant operator salary varies across industries:
- The average boiler plant operator salary in the health care industry is $55,593, the highest of any industry.
- The average boiler plant operator salary in the finance industry is $49,456.
- Boiler plant operators in the media industry earn an average salary of $43,144, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for boiler plant operators
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $55,593 | $26.73 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $49,456 | $23.78 |
| 3 | Professional | $48,946 | $23.53 |
| 4 | Energy | $46,860 | $22.53 |
| 5 | Internet | $45,116 | $21.69 |
| 6 | Government | $43,283 | $20.81 |
| 7 | Media | $43,144 | $20.74 |
High paying boiler plant operator jobs
Boiler plant operator salary trends
The average boiler plant operator salary has risen by $8,278 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average boiler plant operator earned $37,841 annually, but today, they earn $46,119 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for boiler plant operators over the last decade.
Compare boiler plant operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average boiler plant operator salary over time
Compare boiler plant operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Boiler plant operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,100 | $22.17 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $44,300 | $21.31 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $43,100 | $20.72 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $42,700 | $20.53 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $42,400 | $20.36 | +1.5% |
Recently added boiler plant operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ever-Green Energy Inc. | Plant Boiler Operator | Minneapolis, MN | 06/29/2025 | $75,049 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator-Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Authorized | Hot Springs, SD | 06/26/2025 | $62,944 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator | West Haven, CT | 06/11/2025 | $60,398 |
| Aptive | Boiler Plant Operator | Hot Springs, SD | 06/10/2025 | $64,697 |
| Guthrie Health | Boiler Operator-Plant Services | Binghamton, NY | 06/07/2025 | $53,093 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator | Canandaigua, NY | 05/20/2025 | $57,205 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator | Kane, IL | 05/20/2025 | $66,221 |
| Ever-Green Energy Inc. | Plant Boiler Operator | Minneapolis, MN | 05/12/2025 | $75,049 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor | Plainville, MA | 05/09/2025 | $90,263 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Boiler Plant Operator | Phoenix, AZ | 05/03/2025 | $67,410 |
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