Mechanical Engineers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $48.42 an hour ($100,720 a year). About 9,560 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.26 | $71,260 |
| 25% of workers | $39.66 | $82,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.42 | $100,720 |
| 75% of workers | $60.12 | $125,050 |
| 90% of workers | $74.78 | $155,550 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $109,540 | 1,260 |
| Asheville | $108,630 | 330 |
| Greenville | $108,340 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $101,950 | 2,470 |
| Goldsboro | $101,800 | 30 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $101,650 | 620 |
| Wilmington | $101,100 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $100,000 | 1,810 |
| Jacksonville | $99,780 | 50 |
| Fayetteville | $99,700 | 70 |
| Rocky Mount | $98,040 | 130 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $96,180 | 30 |
| Burlington | $95,870 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem | $95,600 | 480 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $89,960 | 250 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,730 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| 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 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $122,930 |
Other job titles for this job
Open mechanical engineers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring mechanical engineers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.