Materials Engineers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • North Carolina
Materials Engineers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $95,954 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 390 materials engineers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $81,070 to $119,020 depending on location.
$95,954
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$119,020
Highest paying metro
$81,070
Lowest paying metro
390
Employed in North Carolina
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Materials Engineers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $119,020 | $99,210 | $126,880 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $102,080 | $83,840 | $132,410 | 140 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $98,550 | $85,530 | $113,730 | 60 |
| Greensboro, NC | $95,640 | $79,630 | $102,040 | — |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $88,820 | $86,900 | $98,330 | 60 |
| Raleigh, NC | $86,500 | $83,600 | $116,110 | — |
| Central North Carolina | $81,070 | $76,560 | $89,700 | 50 |