Mechanical Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $93,230 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.82
10th percentile $57,710
90th percentile $135,600
Employed locally 70
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,710
    25th
    $76,400
    50th (median)
    $93,230
    75th
    $114,920
    90th
    $135,600

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 158% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 58% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    Anchorage, AK $129,990
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,390
    Jacksonville, NC $106,850
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $106,430
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $105,280

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,340
    Industrial Engineers $95,710
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,970
    Electrical Engineers $105,850
    Engineers, All Other $126,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Fayetteville, NC is $44.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.99 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 8.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,710 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,400.