Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,660 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Memphis earn between $59,490 and $88,640.
- $36K10th
- $59K25th
- $74KMedian
- $89K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,990 | $5,832 | $33.65 |
| Median | $74,300 | $6,192 | $35.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,490 | $4,958 | $28.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,640 | $7,387 | $42.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Memphis earn 7% more than the Tennessee average ($65,300) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $69,990 | $74,300 | $36,400 | $88,660 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $65,300 | $72,470 | $34,360 | $93,500 | 370 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $69,990, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $58,068 a year, or $4,839 a month and $2,233 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $58,068 | $4,839 |
| Working in MS | $56,000 | $4,667 |
| Working in AR | $55,966 | $4,664 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $69,990 buys what about $75,928 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 2 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$69,990
- Nashville$68,820
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in Tennessee
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 Memphis: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Memphis?
$33.65 an hour on average, and $35.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Memphis?
About $58,068 a year ($4,839 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,990. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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