Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $81,480 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.17
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $103,490
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $52,110
    50th (median)
    $81,480
    75th
    $94,950
    90th
    $103,490

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 144% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 44% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $47,240
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in El Centro, CA is $39.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in El Centro, CA is 8.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,110.