Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $91,800 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.14
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $123,980
Employed locally 610
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $91,800
    75th
    $116,920
    90th
    $123,980

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 2% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,550

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Sacramento, CA is $44.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Sacramento, CA is 22.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.