How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make in North Carolina?
$60,860a year
Median yearly pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators in North Carolina. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,050Median: $60,860Highest 10%: $79,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $79,450 | $38.20 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $67,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for stationary engineer and boiler operators.
| 43. Rhode Island | $63,330 |
| 44. Maine | $62,910 |
| 45. Wisconsin | $61,170 |
| 46. North Carolina | $60,860 |
| 47. Arkansas | $58,000 |
| 48. Mississippi | $53,640 |
| 49. Alabama | $53,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stationary engineer and boiler operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.26 ($60,860 a year).
Do stationary engineer and boiler operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,860 against $78,620 nationally, 23% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for stationary engineer and boiler operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays stationary engineer and boiler operators the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $67,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.