Materials Engineers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for materials engineers is $50.11 an hour ($104,240 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). North Carolina ranks 25th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.58 | $78,160 |
| 25% of workers | $41.54 | $86,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.11 | $104,240 |
| 75% of workers | $61.33 | $127,560 |
| 90% of workers | $73.83 | $153,570 |
Materials Engineers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $117,000 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $104,910 | 140 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $104,310 | 0 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $98,380 | 170 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,730 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,720 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $115,920 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,670 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $94,790 |
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