Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$78,490
$37.73/hr
Salary Range
$43,530 – $128,440
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
7,800
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$69,337
real purchasing power
4.4% above the national median ($75,190)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$43,530 (entry)$78,490 (median)$128,440 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+23.8%
$14,650 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $124,120 | 1,290 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $119,310 | 330 |
| Vallejo | $119,310 | 110 |
| Modesto | $101,980 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $91,800 | 610 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $85,550 | 90 |
| Fresno | $83,260 | 150 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $82,960 | 90 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $81,900 | 0 |
| El Centro | $81,480 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $80,530 | 130 |
| Napa | $71,800 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $69,850 | 2,610 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $63,430 | 110 |
| Visalia | $62,520 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $61,040 | 540 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $60,990 | 680 |
| Salinas | $60,780 | 160 |
| Redding | $59,800 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $59,130 | 120 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $54,030 | 90 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.