Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $62,520 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $97,730
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $62,520
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $97,730

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 10% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,760
    Production Workers, All Other $44,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Visalia, CA is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Visalia, CA is 16.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.