Electrical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • North Carolina
Electrical Engineers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $101,621 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $111,910. An estimated 6,010 electrical engineers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $78,670 to $130,900 depending on location.
$101,621
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$130,900
Highest paying metro
$78,670
Lowest paying metro
6,010
Employed in North Carolina
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Electrical Engineers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $130,900 | $84,640 | $164,760 | 1,590 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $114,450 | $86,360 | $143,950 | 1,590 |
| Durham, NC | $112,090 | $81,270 | $143,500 | 840 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $105,850 | $82,850 | $129,970 | 80 |
| Greensboro, NC | $105,360 | $83,300 | $134,020 | 330 |
| Burlington, NC | $105,250 | $80,440 | $124,140 | 50 |
| Hickory, NC | $103,960 | $77,480 | $133,610 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $101,300 | $82,070 | $106,820 | 70 |
| Wilmington, NC | $100,310 | $77,040 | $130,470 | 370 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $99,890 | $86,160 | $127,340 | 110 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $97,980 | $79,060 | $126,260 | 30 |
| Central North Carolina | $97,980 | $78,820 | $131,320 | 110 |
| Asheville, NC | $96,210 | $79,150 | $134,180 | 250 |
| Western North Carolina | $95,810 | $75,910 | $131,320 | 120 |
| Winston, NC | $79,920 | $68,450 | $104,870 | 190 |
| Greenville, NC | $78,670 | $65,130 | $99,540 | 60 |