Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021)

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Occupation description:  Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	112	123	9.8	4	9	14
United States	33,700	34,600	0.0	1,100	2,500	3,700

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.

2020 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	32.77	19.56	25.31	31.09	39.13	49.80
Alaska	35.72	26.36	31.37	35.39	39.45	45.49
Balance of State	34.85	28.04	31.53	34.84	38.21	40.65

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