Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $80,530 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.72
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $110,350
Employed locally 130
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $63,140
    50th (median)
    $80,530
    75th
    $100,890
    90th
    $110,350

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 119% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $112,230
    Modesto, CA $101,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $38.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.19 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.1% above the national median of $75,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,140.