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How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in Bakersfield?

$94,100a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $45.24 an hour or $7,842 a month.

Hourly
$45.24
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
15 of 110
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,010Median: $94,100Highest 10%: $121,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,010$28.37
25th$74,600$35.87
Median$94,100$45.24
75th$105,700$50.80
90th$121,000$58.19

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.

San Francisco, CA$129,900
San Jose, CA$123,200
Vallejo, CA$123,200
Stockton, CA$103,700
Sacramento, CA$99,840
Oxnard, CA$92,420
Riverside, CA$87,170
Fresno, CA$87,140
San Luis Obispo, CA$85,690
San Diego, CA$77,080
Los Angeles, CA$74,420
Napa, CA$69,050
Salinas, CA$66,440
Santa Rosa, CA$64,470
Santa Maria, CA$64,150
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in California Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator$97,530
Power Plant Operator$94,760
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,940
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,640
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$62,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,540
Welder$57,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,310
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,210
Electrical$50,740
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $45.24 ($94,100 a year).

Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

Yes: $94,100 against $78,620 nationally, 20% more.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $90,650, so Bakersfield pays 4% more.

Where does Bakersfield rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?

15 of 110 metro areas with data.

How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.