Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #38 of 44 · NC

12.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,850 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $62,360
Employment 1,190

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $48,550P25 $53,070 Median $62,360P75 $76,650P90 $91,160

About 80% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicianss in North Carolina earn between $48,550 and $91,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$66,850
U.S. average
$76,380

The mean mechanical engineering technologists and technicians salary in North Carolina is $66,850, about 12.5% below the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Burlington, NC $68,740 $67,260 30
Raleigh-Cary, NC $64,840 $72,640 130
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $64,060 $64,520 60
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $63,770 $70,150 280
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $62,020 $64,180 180
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,990 $65,280 70
Greensboro-High Point, NC $60,310 $62,070 130
Winston-Salem, NC $58,330 $63,960 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make in North Carolina?

The median mechanical engineering technologists and technicians salary in North Carolina is $62,360 per year (mean $66,850), and about 80% earn between $48,550 and $91,160.

How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians?

North Carolina ranks #38 of 44 states for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians pay. Its mean salary of $66,850 is about 12.5% below the U.S. average of $76,380.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay mechanical engineering technologists and technicians the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are Burlington, NC ($68,740), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($64,840), Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC ($64,060), by median annual wage.

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