Mechanical Engineers Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,410 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.70
10th percentile $61,500
90th percentile $115,050
Employed locally 120
National median $102,320

Compare Mechanical Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeastern South Carolina stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Mechanical Engineers
in
Northeastern South Carolina
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,500
    25th
    $68,610
    50th (median)
    $78,410
    75th
    $98,980
    90th
    $115,050

    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 Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,120
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,420
    Civil Engineers $78,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,320
    Electrical Engineers $105,190
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Northeastern South Carolina is $37.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 23.4% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,500 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,610.