Earnings
Earnings of stationary engineers vary widely, but ranged from less than $39,050 to $100,080 or more annually in May 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The median annual salary was $62,150. In metropolitan areas, where most jobs are located, earnings tend to be higher than other areas.
New apprentices earn 45 to 60 percent of the journey-level rate. As their training progresses, they receive pay increases. By the final year of apprenticeship, wages are typically 80 to 95 percent of the journey-level rate.
Most stationary engineers receive fringe benefits in addition to their regular wages. Benefits may include life and health insurance, paid vacation and sick days, employer reimbursement for work-related courses, and retirement plans. Benefits for boiler tenders are similar.
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