Electrical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #21 of 49 · NC
3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $121,380 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $110,130
Employment 7,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $66,800P25 $79,370 Median $110,130P75 $148,330P90 $203,490
About 80% of electrical engineerss in North Carolina earn between $66,800 and $203,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean electrical engineers salary in North Carolina is $121,380, about 3% below the U.S. average ($125,100). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,240 | $136,080 | 1,500 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $129,030 | $129,250 | 1,020 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $126,030 | $126,160 | 120 |
| Asheville, NC | $123,480 | $112,330 | 300 |
| Burlington, NC | $119,650 | $118,420 | 30 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $118,870 | $112,230 | 140 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $117,480 | $123,440 | 440 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $107,750 | $113,810 | 230 |