Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $85,550 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.13
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $113,860
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $85,550
    75th
    $104,360
    90th
    $113,860

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 20% 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
    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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,040
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $54,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Oxnard, CA is $41.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Oxnard, CA is 13.8% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.