Civil Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #26 of 51 · NC
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,760 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $100,730
Employment 12,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $70,760P25 $79,140 Median $100,730P75 $125,730P90 $160,520
About 80% of civil engineerss in North Carolina earn between $70,760 and $160,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean civil engineers salary in North Carolina is $104,760, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($108,670). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,370 | $107,680 | 3,730 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $101,440 | $107,710 | 4,640 |
| Burlington, NC | $100,220 | $106,400 | 40 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,170 | $105,240 | 400 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $97,560 | $99,360 | 320 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $96,080 | $100,170 | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $95,800 | $102,250 | 60 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $95,460 | $97,130 | 300 |