Electrical Engineers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $99,890 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.02
10th percentile $67,530
90th percentile $135,580
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,530
    25th
    $86,160
    50th (median)
    $99,890
    75th
    $127,340
    90th
    $135,580

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,580
    Mechanical Engineers $93,620
    Civil Engineers $92,670
    Engineers, All Other $98,440
    Aerospace Engineers $113,030
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $95,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Eastern North Carolina is $48.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 10.7% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,530 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,160.