Boiler Operator pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000755
- Class code
- 32000755
- Pay group
- NC06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Boiler Operator is $35,596 to $62,294 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000755.
- 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 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves the operation of steam boilers for heating purposes. Employees serve as shift boiler operators in steam plants that vary in size and complexity. Duties include starting and shutting down boilers, monitoring various operational readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain optional efficiency, performing water tests and adding chemicals to water as necessary, performing routine boiler maintenance and assisting in more complex maintenance jobs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Steam Plant Supervisor in a smaller plant and under the supervision of a Boiler Shift Supervisor in a larger plant.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance. Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to accurately record indicator readings. Ability to perform work independently. Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks on a periodic basis. Ability to perform elementary arithmetic calculations.
Minimum qualifications
One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
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.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Boiler Operator in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $43,934 | $63,341 | $43,934 to $63,341 |
| Ohio | $22.29 | $24.63 | $46,363 to $51,230 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.