How much does an engineer make in North Carolina?
$112,500a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in North Carolina. That is $54.06 an hour or $9,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.06
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,130Median: $112,500Highest 10%: $173,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 25th | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| Median | $112,500 | $54.06 | |
| 75th | $140,800 | $67.69 | |
| 90th | $173,400 | $83.35 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $141,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $138,600 |
| Durham, NC | $127,700 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $126,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $125,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $118,200 |
| Greensboro, NC | $118,200 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $115,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $115,200 |
| Asheville, NC | $105,800 |
| Raleigh, NC | $104,900 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $100,900 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $99,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 25. Rhode Island | $117,100 |
| 26. Texas | $115,800 |
| 27. Wyoming | $113,100 |
| 28. North Carolina | $112,500 |
| 29. Georgia | $112,300 |
| 30. South Dakota | $112,300 |
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $54.06 ($112,500 a year).
Do engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $112,500 against $122,900 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays engineers the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $141,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.