Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $88,060 -31% vs national
Median hourly $42.34
10th percentile $68,800
90th percentile $165,650
Employed locally 40
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,800
    25th
    $80,510
    50th (median)
    $88,060
    75th
    $115,250
    90th
    $165,650

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 120% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 20% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,670
    Electrical Engineers $100,310
    Industrial Engineers $101,800
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,230
    Mechanical Engineers $100,340
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Wilmington, NC is $42.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Wilmington, NC is 31% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $68,800 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,510.