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

$99,840a year

Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $48.00 an hour or $8,320 a month.

Hourly
$48.00
Vs. national median
+27%
Rank among cities
11 of 110
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,620Median: $99,840Highest 10%: $130,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,620$22.89
25th$74,470$35.80
Median$99,840$48.00
75th$120,900$58.14
90th$130,700$62.82

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
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
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in California Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$169,900
Power Plant Operator$133,400
Plant and System Operator$94,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$85,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$75,790
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,920
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,450
Machinist$57,900
Welder$57,290
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $48.00 ($99,840 a year).

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

Yes: $99,840 against $78,620 nationally, 27% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $90,650, so Sacramento pays 10% more.

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

11 of 110 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.