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What is a senior boiler operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a senior boiler operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.83 an hour? That's $47,493 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 1,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Boiler OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,493

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.7

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.43%

Asian 6.90%

Black or African American 8.94%

Hispanic or Latino 12.10%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.29%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 52
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.9

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a senior boiler operator

  1. Explore senior boiler operator education requirements

    Most common senior boiler operator degrees

    Associate

    37.5 %

    Bachelor's

    25.0 %

    High School Diploma

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior boiler operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    HVAC57.83%
    Building Equipment26.29%
    Plant Equipment13.19%
    Water Pumps2.70%
  3. Complete relevant senior boiler operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior boiler operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior boiler operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior boiler operator resumes.
  4. Research senior boiler operator duties and responsibilities

    • Ensure HVAC units and exhaust fan equipment are in compliance organizational standards operational procedures.
    • Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing.
  5. Apply for senior boiler operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior boiler operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior boiler operator salary

The average senior boiler operator salary in the United States is $47,493 per year or $23 per hour. Senior boiler operator salaries range between $31,000 and $71,000 per year.

Average senior boiler operator salary
$47,493 Yearly
$22.83 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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