Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
SOC 51-8021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$87,700
per year in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Middle half
$79,660–$92,230
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
220
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Concentration
0.63×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$87,700
published median
United States
$78,620
11.5% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
19th
110 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Michigan ($82,800). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $87,700 median has purchasing power comparable to about $87,439 nationally. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI's BEA regional price parity is 100.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
$61,060$92,820
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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