Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $69,850 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.58
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $114,800
Employed locally 2,610
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $52,220
    50th (median)
    $69,850
    75th
    $101,070
    90th
    $114,800

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 25% below 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $33.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.1% below 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,220.