Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,800 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $40,200
90th percentile $90,650
Employed locally 40
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,200
    25th
    $49,280
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $70,350
    90th
    $90,650

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 17% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,950
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Bakers $36,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Redding, CA is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Redding, CA is 20.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,200 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,280.