Computer Hardware Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 1K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$134,670
$64.745/hr
vs National Average
$130,164
+3.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – $234K
1K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Computer Hardware Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,310 |
| 25th percentile | $95,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,670 |
| 75th percentile | $178,360 |
| 90th percentile | $234,390 |
Historical Salary Trend — Computer Hardware Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,450 |
| 2023 | $131,010 |
| 2024 | $131,600 |
| 2025 | $134,670 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,450 | $111,329 |
| 2023 | $131,010 | $118,630 |
| 2024 | $131,600 | $126,815 |
| 2025 | $134,670 | $130,164 |