Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $59,130 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $125,390
Employed locally 120
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $49,060
    50th (median)
    $59,130
    75th
    $121,020
    90th
    $125,390

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 43% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,980
    Bakers $42,730
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Santa Rosa, CA is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 21.4% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,060.