Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,900 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Louisville earn between $66,770 and $86,310.
- $61K10th
- $67K25th
- $79KMedian
- $86K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,330 | $6,361 | $36.70 |
| Median | $78,800 | $6,567 | $37.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,770 | $5,564 | $32.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,310 | $7,192 | $41.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Louisville earn 22% more than the Kentucky average ($62,810) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $76,330 | $78,800 | $60,520 | $88,900 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $62,810 | $66,770 | $28,890 | $88,900 | 90 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $76,330, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $58,295 a year, or $4,858 a month and $2,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $60,268 | $5,022 |
| Working in KY | $58,295 | $4,858 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $76,330 buys what about $82,010 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$78,200
- Indianapolis, IN$76,130
- Dayton, OH$72,090
- Nashville, TN$68,820
- Columbus, OH$76,970
- Lima, OH$84,750
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 Louisville: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Louisville?
$36.70 an hour on average, and $37.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $58,295 a year ($4,858 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,330. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Louisville 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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