Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $8,570 (12.5%) above the $68,780 median in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators OEWS Estimate for Cowlitz County
Longview-Kelso, WA estimate used for Cowlitz County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
View the canonical Longview-Kelso, WA area page →Area Median Annual Wage
$77,350
Year: 2025
Area Employment Estimate
30
Jobs across the full Longview-Kelso, WA area
SOC Code
51-8021
Standard Occupational Classification
Reading this estimate
The middle half of annual wages runs from $67,010 to $77,350 in 2025, a span of $10,340.
The area median is $14,180 (15.5%) below Washington's $91,530 median for this occupation in 2025.
This context describes the full Longview-Kelso, WA labor market, which includes Cowlitz County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $66,560 | $32.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $77,350 | $37.19 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,350 | $37.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $87,920 | $42.27 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Longview-Kelso, WA Area Median
$77,350
Washington State Median
$91,530
Difference
−$14,180
% Difference
15.5% below
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Cowlitz County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in the Longview-Kelso, WA area is $77,350. That published area includes Cowlitz County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Cowlitz County?
No. BLS estimates 30 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators jobs across the full Longview-Kelso, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Cowlitz County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Cowlitz County?
The 2025 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in the Longview-Kelso, WA area is $87,920. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Compare distinct labor markets
Each area appears once. These 2025 comparisons use published medians for the same occupation; missing estimates and lower bounds are excluded. Differences between survey estimates may reflect sampling variation.
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This area's median is $34,900 (31.1%) below the $112,250 median in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
Other County Views for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Each link identifies the published OEWS area used for that county; figures are not county estimates.
King County$112,250 areaPierce County$112,250 areaSnohomish County$112,250 areaBenton County$103,380 areaFranklin County$103,380 areaClark County$81,250 areaSkamania County$81,250 areaPend Oreille County$78,070 areaSpokane County$78,070 areaStevens County$78,070 areaClallam County$68,780 areaGrays Harbor County$68,780 area
About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2025 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Longview-Kelso, WA area, which includes Cowlitz County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.