Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $119,310 +58.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.36
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $141,560
Employed locally 330
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $74,560
    50th (median)
    $119,310
    75th
    $138,330
    90th
    $141,560

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 24% 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
    Vallejo, 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Jose, CA is $57.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in San Jose, CA is 58.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,560.