How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in California?
$90,650a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in California. That is $43.58 an hour or $7,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.58
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $90,650Highest 10%: $132,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| Median | $90,650 | $43.58 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.86 | |
| 90th | $132,700 | $63.81 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $129,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $103,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $99,840 |
| El Centro, CA | $96,150 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,100 |
| 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 |
| Redding, CA | $61,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| 4. Connecticut | $94,870 |
| 5. New York | $94,070 |
| 6. Washington | $91,530 |
| 7. California | $90,650 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $90,470 |
| 9. Alaska | $88,330 |
| 10. Maryland | $85,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $43.58 ($90,650 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $90,650 against $78,620 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays stationary engineer and boiler operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $129,900 a year.
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.