Electrical Engineers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,980 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.10
10th percentile $63,250
90th percentile $169,750
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,250
    25th
    $78,820
    50th (median)
    $97,980
    75th
    $131,320
    90th
    $169,750

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$93,060
    Mechanical Engineers$86,090
    Civil Engineers$90,490
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,780
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,600
    Engineers, All Other$94,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Central North Carolina is $47.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.00 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Central North Carolina is 12.4% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,250 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,820.