Mechanical Engineers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,090 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.39
10th percentile $66,860
90th percentile $136,360
Employed locally 280
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,860
    25th
    $84,450
    50th (median)
    $86,090
    75th
    $116,950
    90th
    $136,360

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,060
    Civil Engineers $90,490
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,780
    Electrical Engineers $97,980
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,600
    Engineers, All Other $94,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Central North Carolina is $41.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.65 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Central North Carolina is 15.9% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,860 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,450.