SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $73,450, median pay for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in East North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $78,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $73,450, median pay for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in East North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $78,620 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,970 and $81,140. The lowest tenth earn under $48,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,140.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Grand Forks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 66th of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $51,970 | −33.9% |
| Median (50th) | $73,450 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $81,140 | +3.2% |
| 90th | $81,140 | +3.2% |
| Mean | $68,010 | −13.5% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $74,240 | 30 | |
| 2 | Fargo | $66,760 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $73,450 goes as far as $82,528 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,528US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,450 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,270 to $81,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $74,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $73,450, or $35.31 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 East North Dakota, ND is 6.6% lower. 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $81,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,270 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 Grand Forks, at $74,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, ND. 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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