How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $62.47 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.47
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 110
- Jobs in the area
- 980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $101,600 | $48.82 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.22 | |
| 90th | $144,300 | $69.37 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $62.47 ($129,900 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $78,620 nationally, 65% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $90,650, so San Francisco pays 43% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
1 of 110 metro areas with data.
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,300 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.