Engineering Manager Salary in North Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$167,840
$80.692/hr
vs National Average
$166,076
+1.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$122K – $231K
7K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Engineering Manager in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $121,900 |
| 25th percentile | $137,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,840 |
| 75th percentile | $201,230 |
| 90th percentile | $231,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Engineering Manager in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,430 |
| 2023 | $152,360 |
| 2024 | $163,430 |
| 2025 | $167,840 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,430 | $146,614 |
| 2023 | $152,360 | $154,625 |
| 2024 | $163,430 | $159,404 |
| 2025 | $167,840 | $166,076 |