Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,750 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Indianapolis earn between $65,580 and $87,930.
- $50K10th
- $66K25th
- $79KMedian
- $88K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,130 | $6,344 | $36.60 |
| Median | $79,160 | $6,597 | $38.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,580 | $5,465 | $31.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,930 | $7,328 | $42.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Indianapolis earn 9% more than the Indiana average ($70,040) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $76,130 | $79,160 | $49,920 | $99,750 | 120 |
| Indiana | $70,040 | $67,560 | $48,730 | $94,080 | 290 |
| United States | $83,960 | $78,620 | $50,590 | $125,390 | 28,250 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $76,130, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $58,616 a year, or $4,885 a month and $2,254 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $76,130 buys what about $79,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$78,200
- Dayton, OH$72,090
- Louisville, KY$76,330
- Lima, OH$84,750
- Chicago, IL$110,200
- Columbus, OH$76,970
Highest-paying cities for stationary engineers and boiler operators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,680).
- San Francisco, CA$118,680
- San Jose, CA$118,020
- Vallejo, CA$116,550
- Springfield, IL$114,300
- Chicago, IL$110,200
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Indianapolis?
$36.60 an hour on average, and $38.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $58,616 a year ($4,885 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,130. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8021; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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