Electrical Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $105,850 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.89
10th percentile $66,080
90th percentile $164,840
Employed locally 80
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,080
    25th
    $82,850
    50th (median)
    $105,850
    75th
    $129,970
    90th
    $164,840

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 180% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 80% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $130,900
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $129,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $123,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $114,450

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,340
    Industrial Engineers $95,710
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,970
    Engineers, All Other $126,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,170
    Mechanical Engineers $93,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Fayetteville, NC is $50.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.25 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,080 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,850.