Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $54,030 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $100,530
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $54,030
    75th
    $86,230
    90th
    $100,530

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 44% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Santa Maria, CA is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 28.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.