What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Boiler Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Boiler Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Deer Park, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $74,387 $6,198 $1,430 $35.76 Berkeley, CA $73,425 $6,118 $1,412 $35.30 Deer Park, CA $73,363 $6,113 $1,410 $35.27 Pike, NH $72,657 $6,054 $1,397 $34.93 05039, VT $72,386 $6,032 $1,392 $34.80 Sitka, AK $72,240 $6,020 $1,389 $34.73 Mojave, CA $72,196 $6,016 $1,388 $34.71 Newbury, VT $71,925 $5,993 $1,383 $34.58 Wyoming, WY $71,517 $5,959 $1,375 $34.38 San Francisco, CA $70,594 $5,882 $1,357 $33.94

Boiler Operator

Boiler Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Boiler Operator make?

The average annual pay for a boiler operator in the United States is $59,966 a year — that works out to approximately $28.83 an hour. The middle 80% of Boiler Operators earn between $40,500 (10th percentile) and $74,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boiler Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Boiler Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Boiler Repair at $14,512 (24.2%) above Boiler Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Boiler Repair $74,478 $6,206 $1,432 $35.81 Boiler Service $59,966 $4,997 $1,153 $28.83 Water Plant Operator Trainee $57,354 $4,779 $1,102 $27.57 Air Sampling Technician $51,360 $4,280 $987 $24.69 Emergency Call Operator $44,620 $3,718 $858 $21.45

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Boiler Operator Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$59,966

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Ohio

$57,921

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How much does a Boiler Operator make?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Boiler Operator in the United States is $59,966 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,153/week or $4,997/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $87,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Boiler Operator salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $69,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Boiler Operator varies greatly (by as much as 19000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Boiler Operator in your area makes on average $57,921 per year, or $2,045 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $59,966. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Boiler Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Boiler Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Boiler Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Boiler Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Deer Park, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Deer Park, CA, beats the national average by $13,397 (22.3%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $14,421 (24.0%) above the $59,966 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Boiler Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Boiler Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$74,387	$6,198	$1,430	$35.76
Berkeley, CA	$73,425	$6,118	$1,412	$35.30
Deer Park, CA	$73,363	$6,113	$1,410	$35.27
Pike, NH	$72,657	$6,054	$1,397	$34.93
05039, VT	$72,386	$6,032	$1,392	$34.80
Sitka, AK	$72,240	$6,020	$1,389	$34.73
Mojave, CA	$72,196	$6,016	$1,388	$34.71
Newbury, VT	$71,925	$5,993	$1,383	$34.58
Wyoming, WY	$71,517	$5,959	$1,375	$34.38
San Francisco, CA	$70,594	$5,882	$1,357	$33.94

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boiler Operator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Boiler Operator job category, we found that Boiler Repair jobs have average salaries greater than Boiler Operator jobs.

Significantly, Boiler Repair jobs pay $14,512 (24.2%) more than the average Boiler Operator salary of $59,966. If you're qualified, finding work as a Boiler Repair may help you make more money than that of the average Boiler Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Boiler Repair	$74,478	$6,206	$1,432	$35.81
Boiler Service	$59,966	$4,997	$1,153	$28.83
Water Plant Operator Trainee	$57,354	$4,779	$1,102	$27.57
Air Sampling Technician	$51,360	$4,280	$987	$24.69
Emergency Call Operator	$44,620	$3,718	$858	$21.45

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Infographic detailing Boiler Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $59,966 per year or $28.83 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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