Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,780 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $106,480
Employed locally 160
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $50,500
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $94,140
    90th
    $106,480

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 36% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Salinas, CA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Salinas, CA is 19.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,500.