SOC 51-8021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators — Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND-MN · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Grand Forks, ND is $74,240 per year, close to the national median of $78,620 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Grand Forks, ND is $74,240 per year, close to the national median of $78,620 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $64,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $90,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,990 to $76,620.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Fargo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 69th of 248 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,750 | −17.6% |
| 25th | $65,990 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $74,240 | −5.6% |
| 75th | $76,620 | −2.5% |
| 90th | $90,700 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $73,720 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $66,760 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Forks run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $74,240 goes as far as $83,416 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,416US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,240 a year, 5.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,750 to $90,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $66,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Grand Forks, ND?
The median annual wage is $74,240, or $35.69 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 Grand Forks, ND is 5.6% 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 Grand Forks, ND earns more than $90,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,750 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 Fargo, at $66,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Grand Forks, 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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