Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $123,250 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.26
10th percentile $81,360
90th percentile $209,890
Employed locally 280
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,360
    25th
    $102,840
    50th (median)
    $123,250
    75th
    $146,750
    90th
    $209,890

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 128% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 28% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $113,840

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,030
    Industrial Engineers$101,880
    Electrical Engineers$130,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,530
    Mechanical Engineers$102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Raleigh, NC is $59.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $81,360 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,840.