Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,980 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.03
10th percentile $65,140
90th percentile $132,370
Employed locally 60
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,140
    25th
    $65,140
    50th (median)
    $101,980
    75th
    $123,600
    90th
    $132,370

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 128% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 28% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,550

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $56,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,270
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,820
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Modesto, CA is $49.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Modesto, CA is 35.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,140 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,140.