Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers / Stationary Plant and Machine Operators

Steam Plant Operator

Operates and maintains steam boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment to generate steam for heating, power generation, or industrial processes. Monitors gauges, adjusts controls, and ensures safe and efficient plant operation.

Average monthly gross

4,950 USD

3 validated salaries

Median

4,730 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,362 USD - 6,626 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Steam Plant Operator

ISCO

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Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
3,020 USD 3,020 USD - 3,020 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
5,915 USD 4,730 USD - 7,100 USD

Yearly trend

4,950 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United States 5,915 USD 2
Benin 3,020 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
BluePeak Group 3,020 USD 1
JPMorgan Chase 7,100 USD 1
Oracle 4,730 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Boiler Operator Steam Boiler Operator Power Plant Operator (Steam) Stationary Engineer (Steam)

Skills

Hard skills

Boiler operation Turbine operation Steam system monitoring Pressure gauge reading Water treatment Combustion control Preventive maintenance

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Safety awareness Communication Teamwork

Tools

Boilers Steam turbines Condensers Feedwater pumps Control panels Pressure gauges Valves

Certifications

Boiler Operator License Stationary Engineer License OSHA Safety Certification EPA Universal Technician Certification

Employment context

Industries

Electric Power Generation Manufacturing Petroleum and Coal Products Chemical Manufacturing Paper Manufacturing Food Manufacturing

Company types

Utility companies Industrial plants Manufacturing facilities Government facilities

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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