Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,800 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 50
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $60,800
    75th
    $75,500
    90th
    $76,880

    Top-paying metros for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,350
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,030
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,530
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 19.1% below the national median of $75,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.