SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — El Centro
El Centro, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in El Centro, CA is $96,150 per year, 22.3% above the national median of $78,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in El Centro, CA is $96,150 per year, 22.3% above the national median of $78,620. Half of workers earn between $66,300 and $107,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,750 and the ninetieth at $120,570.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $129,930. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 46th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $66,300 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $96,150 | +22.3% |
| 75th | $107,640 | +36.9% |
| 90th | $120,570 | +53.4% |
| Mean | $88,960 | +13.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $129,930 | 980 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $123,170 | 210 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $123,170 | 110 | |
| 4 | Stockton | $103,690 | 50 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $99,840 | 520 | |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $94,100 | 110 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $92,420 | 70 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $87,170 | 370 | |
| 9 | Fresno | $87,140 | 120 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $85,690 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Centro run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $96,150 buys what $86,856 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,856US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,150 a year, 22.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,750 to $120,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $129,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in El Centro, CA?
The median annual wage is $96,150, or $46.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,620, so pay in El Centro, CA is 22.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in El Centro, CA earns more than $120,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $129,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in El Centro, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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