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

$87,170a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $41.91 an hour or $7,264 a month.

Hourly
$41.91
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
20 of 110
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,450Median: $87,170Highest 10%: $128,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,450$22.81
25th$58,400$28.08
Median$87,170$41.91
75th$104,000$50.01
90th$128,100$61.58

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
Bakersfield, CA$94,100
Oxnard, CA$92,420
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 Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
Petroleum Pump System Operator$79,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$67,360
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $41.91 ($87,170 a year).

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

Yes: $87,170 against $78,620 nationally, 11% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $90,650, so Riverside pays 4% less.

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

20 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,100 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.