Mechanical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Mechanical Engineers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $94,999 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.2% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 8,860 mechanical engineers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $81,100 to $106,850 depending on location.
$94,999
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$106,850
Highest paying metro
$81,100
Lowest paying metro
8,860
Employed in North Carolina
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, NC | $106,850 | $92,750 | $124,090 | 40 |
| Greensboro, NC | $106,430 | $86,330 | $133,140 | 1,060 |
| Raleigh, NC | $102,750 | $80,120 | $124,800 | 1,270 |
| Durham, NC | $101,560 | $85,140 | $130,430 | 660 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $100,990 | $90,610 | $119,260 | 3,010 |
| Wilmington, NC | $100,340 | $82,790 | $132,520 | 180 |
| Asheville, NC | $98,350 | $78,210 | $121,810 | 240 |
| Greenville, NC | $97,860 | $82,750 | $105,260 | 130 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $96,380 | $80,110 | $97,910 | 250 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $96,180 | $78,710 | $107,250 | 30 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $93,620 | $77,380 | $106,850 | 570 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $93,230 | $76,400 | $114,920 | 70 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $89,880 | $70,600 | $112,030 | 40 |
| Winston, NC | $87,970 | $73,460 | $108,820 | 400 |
| Central North Carolina | $86,090 | $84,450 | $116,950 | 280 |
| Burlington, NC | $85,960 | $70,440 | $107,030 | 90 |
| Hickory, NC | $84,450 | $68,080 | $110,990 | 240 |
| Western North Carolina | $81,100 | $61,050 | $98,000 | 300 |