Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Asheville, NC

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

Median annual salary $84,050 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.41
10th percentile $71,930
90th percentile $120,410
Employed locally 40
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,930
    25th
    $75,200
    50th (median)
    $84,050
    75th
    $100,570
    90th
    $120,410

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 121% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $139,370
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $136,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $128,420
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $123,250

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$97,670
    Civil Engineers$97,570
    Electrical Engineers$96,210
    Mechanical Engineers$98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,300
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Asheville, NC is $40.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.56 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Asheville, NC is 34.1% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Asheville?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $71,930 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,200.