Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand for boiler operators in Mahnomen County, MN, from the state register (updated nightly) and BLS.
Mahnomen County, MN carries 39 licensed boiler operators and a median wage of $96,190/yr ($46.25/hr).
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This county sits at the 81st percentile nationally for boiler operators pay, above the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Mahnomen County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County, MN | $105,430 | +$9,240 | 142 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than boiler operators specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 0 | Last full year, county-wide. 0 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 12 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,254 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1975 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +82 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
73.9 licensed boiler operators per 10,000 residents. A thin pipeline against an ageing licensed base is how a shortage forms years before it shows up in wages.
License register: 2026-10-05; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-10-05; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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