Mechanical Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 9K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$100,990
$48.553/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-1.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $158K
9K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,340 |
| 25th percentile | $82,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,990 |
| 75th percentile | $124,940 |
| 90th percentile | $157,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,330 |
| 2023 | $95,490 |
| 2024 | $100,990 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,330 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $95,490 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $100,990 | $102,901 |