Mechanical Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 10K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$100,720
$48.423/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $156K
10K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,260 |
| 25th percentile | $82,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,720 |
| 75th percentile | $125,050 |
| 90th percentile | $155,550 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical 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 | Cummins Inc. | 6 | $99,286 |
| 2 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | 4 | $105,557 |
| 3 | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 3 | $135,012 |
| 4 | OneH2, Inc. | 3 | $70,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,330 |
| 2023 | $95,490 |
| 2024 | $100,990 |
| 2025 | $100,720 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,330 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $95,490 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $100,990 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $100,720 | $105,416 |