Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $124,120 +65.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.67
10th percentile $51,660
90th percentile $137,210
Employed locally 1,290
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,660
    25th
    $81,790
    50th (median)
    $124,120
    75th
    $129,890
    90th
    $137,210

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $114,090

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,550

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Francisco, CA is $59.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in San Francisco, CA is 65.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,660 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,790.