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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in North Dakota

The median pay for a stationary engineers and boiler operators in North Dakota is $62,760/year ($30.17/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$63K
Median annual
$30.17/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$85K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in North Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,270/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,034/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$70,604/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,236/mo

About stationary engineers and boiler operators

U.S. employed: 160
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Dakota

Bar chart showing Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $45,700, 25th percentile $51,420, median $62,760, 75th percentile $77,940, 90th percentile $84,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$51KMedian$63K75th$78K90th$85K
Bar chart showing Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $45,700, 25th percentile $51,420, median $62,760, 75th percentile $77,940, 90th percentile $84,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary by metro in North Dakota

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fargo$64K+2%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in North Dakota?

The median is $62,760 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,700, and experienced stationary engineers and boiler operators can clear $84,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in North Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,270/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 24.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a stationary engineers and boiler operators salary go in North Dakota?

North Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median stationary engineers and boiler operators salary is worth about $70,604 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do stationary engineers and boiler operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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