Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000933
- Class code
- 32000933
- Pay group
- NC15
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector is $55,221 to $96,639 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000933.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2022.
What the state says the job is
Regulatory safety inspection work in the installation, operation, maintenance, fabrication and repair of boilers and pressure vessels. Regulatory authority is derived from North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 95, Article 7A, known as the Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act of North Carolina. Activities include but are not limited to in-service inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and shop inspection during fabrication and repair as assigned. Discretionary decisions of prominence are made regarding whether boilers and pressure vessels in use can continue to be operated safely, and the enforcement approach to be taken in cases of non-compliance. Advises owners and operators of repairs necessary and performs follow up inspections to verify the satisfactory completion of repairs. Condemns unsafe boilers or pressure vessels and requires replacement.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the installation, operation, and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels. Considerable knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Code standards, National Board Inspection Code, and the rules and regulations of the Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act of North Carolina which pertain to the manufacture, installation, operation, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels. Ability to inspect and determine the operating condition of boilers and pressure vessels in use. Ability to determine types of boilers or vessel repairs required. Ability to read and understand plans and specifications relating to the construction of boilers and pressure vessels. Ab ...
Minimum qualifications
High school or a General Equivalent Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
Special requirements
Must obtain two certifications within the first 9 months of employment by passing the required examinations per NC General Statute, Chapter 95 Article 7A, 95-69.15, and NC Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Administrative Rules 13 NCAC 13 .0202 & .0203. Certificates: NC Inspector Commission National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels' Inspectors In-Service Inspector Commission Must possess and m ...
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.