Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators to increase by 3.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,200 to 32,200 jobs. Its estimate of 3,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($78,620), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,200
Projected employment (2034)
32,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,200
Pay & Preparation
$78,620
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (4/5) • Operation and Control (3.38/5) • Troubleshooting (3.25/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.25/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Repairing (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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