North Carolina

Mechanical Engineers Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$107,350
-5.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$51.61
 
10th Percentile
$71,260
Entry level
90th Percentile
$155,550
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Engineers in North Carolina earn between $71,260 and $155,550, with a mean of $107,350. The national average for this role is $113,693.

$107,350 mean
10th Percentile$71,26090th Percentile$155,550

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$107,350
National Average$113,693
New Mexico$152,430
District of Columbia$138,500
California$136,660
Alaska$126,160
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.