Mechanical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #28 of 51 · NC
5.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $107,350 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $100,720
Employment 9,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $71,260P25 $82,490 Median $100,720P75 $125,050P90 $155,550
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in North Carolina earn between $71,260 and $155,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in North Carolina is $107,350, about 5.5% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $109,540 | $110,500 | 1,260 |
| Asheville, NC | $108,630 | $121,630 | 330 |
| Greenville, NC | $108,340 | $106,690 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,950 | $110,110 | 2,470 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $101,800 | $96,490 | 30 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $101,650 | $111,540 | 620 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $101,370 | $99,690 | 320 |
| Wilmington, NC | $101,100 | $109,790 | 190 |