Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $83,260 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.03
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $108,580
Employed locally 150
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $59,480
    50th (median)
    $83,260
    75th
    $96,670
    90th
    $108,580

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 116% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 16% 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
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $112,230
    Modesto, CA $101,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Fresno, CA is $40.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Fresno, CA is 10.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,480.