Materials Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 770+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$95,640
$45.981/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
-8.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $138K
770 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,310 |
| 25th percentile | $81,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $95,640 |
| 75th percentile | $117,190 |
| 90th percentile | $138,330 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,900 |
| 2023 | $92,570 |
| 2024 | $95,640 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,900 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $92,570 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $95,640 | $104,882 |