Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,700 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Grand Forks earn between $65,990 and $76,620.
- $65K10th
- $66K25th
- $74KMedian
- $77K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,720 | $6,143 | $35.44 |
| Median | $74,240 | $6,187 | $35.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,990 | $5,499 | $31.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,620 | $6,385 | $36.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($73,950) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $73,720 | $74,240 | $64,750 | $90,700 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $73,950 | $66,760 | $48,270 | $108,460 | 140 |
| United States | $83,960 | $78,620 | $50,590 | $125,390 | 28,250 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $73,720, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $60,535 a year, or $5,045 a month and $2,328 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $60,535 | $5,045 |
| Working in MN | $57,202 | $4,767 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $73,720 buys what about $85,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Grand Forks$73,720
- Fargo$68,620
All Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries in North Dakota
Highest-paying cities for stationary engineers and boiler operators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,680).
- San Francisco, CA$118,680
- San Jose, CA$118,020
- Vallejo, CA$116,550
- Springfield, IL$114,300
- Chicago, IL$110,200
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Grand Forks?
$35.44 an hour on average, and $35.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $60,535 a year ($5,045 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,720.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8021; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.25, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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