Materials Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 640+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$104,240
$50.115/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
-4.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $154K
640 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,160 |
| 25th percentile | $86,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,240 |
| 75th percentile | $127,560 |
| 90th percentile | $153,570 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,900 |
| 2023 | $92,570 |
| 2024 | $95,640 |
| 2025 | $104,240 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,900 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $92,570 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $95,640 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $104,240 | $108,868 |