Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $119,310 +58.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.36
10th percentile $75,210
90th percentile $139,240
Employed locally 110
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,210
    25th
    $84,360
    50th (median)
    $119,310
    75th
    $126,390
    90th
    $139,240

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 119% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 19% above 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
    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
    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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,550

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,720
    Bakers $41,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Vallejo, CA is $57.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $75,210 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,360.