Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $82,960 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.88
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $118,010
Employed locally 90
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $41,730
    50th (median)
    $82,960
    75th
    $104,440
    90th
    $118,010

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 6% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,580
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Stockton, CA is $39.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Stockton, CA is 10.3% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,730.