Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,890 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Baton Rouge earn between $46,580 and $68,110.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $68K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Median | $46,590 | $3,882 | $22.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,580 | $3,882 | $22.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,110 | $5,676 | $32.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Baton Rouge earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($57,830) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $55,030 | $46,590 | $36,610 | $86,890 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $57,830 | $47,750 | $39,710 | $87,560 | 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $55,030, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $45,132 a year, or $3,761 a month and $1,736 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $55,030 buys what about $60,619 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 3 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($65,270).
- New Orleans$65,270
- Baton Rouge$55,030
- Houma$47,120
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in Louisiana
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$26.46 an hour on average, and $22.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $45,132 a year ($3,761 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,030.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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