Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in California
In California, the median pay for stationary engineers and boiler operators is $43.58 an hour ($90,650 a year). About 5,840 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($78,620). California ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for stationary engineers and boiler operators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.37 | $48,610 |
| 25% of workers | $29.74 | $61,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.58 | $90,650 |
| 75% of workers | $57.86 | $120,350 |
| 90% of workers | $63.81 | $132,730 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $129,930 | 980 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $123,170 | 210 |
| Vallejo | $123,170 | 110 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $103,690 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $99,840 | 520 |
| El Centro | $96,150 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $94,100 | 110 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $92,420 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $87,170 | 370 |
| Fresno | $87,140 | 120 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $85,690 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $77,080 | 450 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $74,420 | 1,980 |
| Napa | $69,050 | 90 |
| Salinas | $66,440 | 120 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $64,470 | 70 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $64,150 | 60 |
| Redding | $61,690 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for stationary engineers and boiler operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $72,560 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $74,400 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $51,230 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $100,260 |
| Power Plant Operators | $105,210 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $130,220 |
| Boilermakers | $118,150 |
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