Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in California
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in California earn a median of $90,650 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610; the top 10% earn over $132,730. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in California
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in California?
The median is $90,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610 and the top 10% earn over $132,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.