Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in North Carolina
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $60,860 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($78,620)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,050; the top 10% earn over $79,450. Nationally the range is $50,590 to $125,390.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $60,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,050 and the top 10% earn over $79,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for stationary engineers and boiler operators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.