Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,930 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Fargo earn between $61,620 and $70,760.
- $52K10th
- $62K25th
- $67KMedian
- $71K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,620 | $5,718 | $32.99 |
| Median | $66,760 | $5,563 | $32.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,620 | $5,135 | $29.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,760 | $5,897 | $34.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Fargo earn 7% less than the North Dakota average ($73,950) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $68,620 | $66,760 | $52,010 | $83,930 | 60 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $68,620, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $57,047 a year, or $4,754 a month and $2,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Fargo, 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 | $57,047 | $4,754 |
| Working in MN | $53,961 | $4,497 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $68,620 buys what about $75,514 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($73,720).
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Fargo?
$32.99 an hour on average, and $32.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Fargo?
About $57,047 a year ($4,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,620.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 2.35, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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