Electrical Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$110,130
$52.947/hr
vs National Average
$114,434
-3.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $203K
7K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,800 |
| 25th percentile | $79,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $110,130 |
| 75th percentile | $148,330 |
| 90th percentile | $203,490 |
Top H-1B Employers for Electrical Engineer in North Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in North Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | 13 | $150,084 |
| 2 | SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. | 6 | $120,674 |
| 3 | HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | 5 | $105,997 |
| 4 | BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 4 | $91,140 |
| 5 | Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. | 3 | $155,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,120 |
| 2023 | $101,170 |
| 2024 | $107,760 |
| 2025 | $110,130 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,120 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $101,170 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $107,760 | $111,022 |
| 2025 | $110,130 | $114,434 |