Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $60,990 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $107,160
Employed locally 680
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $60,990
    75th
    $96,150
    90th
    $107,160

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 40% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Diego, CA is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in San Diego, CA is 18.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.