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North Carolina engineer salary

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Updated January 2025

What engineers earn across North Carolina — explore the numbers city by city.

Typical pay

$115,372

North Carolina

Top earners

$177,350

Higher end

vs national

-1% vs national

U.S. $116,537

Cities

6

in this state

Engineers in North Carolina earn an estimated $115,372 per year, -1% vs national, with top earners near $177,350. Explore pay city by city below, or estimate your own total compensation. The number sharpens as engineers here contribute.

Engineering pay by role in North Carolina

Estimated pay for each discipline in North Carolina. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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Engineering salaries by city in North Carolina

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Top-paying

Raleigh

$121,198

+4% vs national

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Charlotte

$116,537

At national

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More cities in North Carolina

We don't publish a separate estimate for these yet. Use the North Carolina estimate above as your starting point — and add your pay to put your city on the map.

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What affects engineering pay in North Carolina

  • ▹Local market. North Carolina pay runs -1% vs national for the typical engineer, driven by local demand and living costs.
  • ▹Discipline mix. Software, petroleum, and engineering-management roles pull averages up; civil and environmental roles sit lower. Use the role table above for specifics.
  • ▹Metro concentration. Pay clusters in Raleigh, Charlotte, which run above the statewide estimate.
  • ▹Remote & experience.Remote roles often anchor to a company's HQ market rather than North Carolina; seniority can swing pay ±35% around the median.

Engineer salaries in North Carolina — FAQ

How much do engineers make in North Carolina?
Engineers in North Carolina earn an estimated median of $115,372 per year — 1% below the national average — with top earners near $177,350. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering job in North Carolina?
Among tracked disciplines, engineering managers have the highest estimated pay in North Carolina, around $163,716 (median). Management, software, and petroleum roles typically sit at the top; civil and environmental roles lower.
Is North Carolina a good state for engineers?
Pay-wise, the typical North Carolina engineering salary is 1% below the national average. Cost of living is often lower to match, so real take-home can still be strong. Compare roles and cities on this page before deciding.
Which cities in North Carolina pay engineers the most?
Estimated engineering pay is highest in Raleigh ($121,198), and Charlotte ($116,537). Metro figures adjust the state baseline by local wage levels.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for North Carolina: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.99× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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