Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in California earn a median salary of $78,378 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.2% vs the national median of $75,190. An estimated 7,600 stationary engineers and boiler operators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $54,030 to $124,120 depending on location.

$78,378 Avg median salary in California
$124,120 Highest paying metro
$54,030 Lowest paying metro
7,600 Employed in California

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      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Francisco, CA $124,120 $81,790 $129,890 1,290
      San Jose, CA $119,310 $74,560 $138,330 330
      Vallejo, CA $119,310 $84,360 $126,390 110
      Modesto, CA $101,980 $65,140 $123,600 60
      Sacramento, CA $91,800 $50,830 $116,920 610
      Oxnard, CA $85,550 $47,920 $104,360 90
      Fresno, CA $83,260 $59,480 $96,670 150
      Stockton, CA $82,960 $41,730 $104,440 90
      Hanford, CA $81,900 $50,650 $96,150 —
      El Centro, CA $81,480 $52,110 $94,950 40
      Bakersfield, CA $80,530 $63,140 $100,890 130
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $72,420 $43,720 $92,520 50
      Napa, CA $71,800 $48,080 $98,730 110
      North Coast Region of California $69,970 $49,420 $92,730 60
      Los Angeles, CA $69,850 $52,220 $101,070 2,610
      San Luis Obispo, CA $63,430 $43,530 $94,100 110
      Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California $63,110 $46,760 $90,290 80
      Visalia, CA $62,520 $46,000 $80,660 50
      Riverside, CA $61,040 $48,290 $96,150 540
      San Diego, CA $60,990 $47,560 $96,150 680
      Salinas, CA $60,780 $50,500 $94,140 160
      Redding, CA $59,800 $49,280 $70,350 40
      Santa Rosa, CA $59,130 $49,060 $121,020 120
      Santa Maria, CA $54,030 $45,530 $86,230 90

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