The median annual wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Columbia, SC is $62,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,540.
Pay spans roughly $45,000 at the 10th percentile to $79,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.91 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as stationary engineers and boiler operators in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $62,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.91 |
| 10th percentile | $45,000 |
| 90th percentile | $79,770 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.