Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,300 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Raleigh earn between $111,800 and $166,930.
- $93K10th
- $112K25th
- $163KMedian
- $167K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $143,210 | $11,934 | $68.85 |
| Median | $162,800 | $13,567 | $78.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $111,800 | $9,317 | $53.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $166,930 | $13,911 | $80.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Raleigh earn 15% more than the North Carolina average ($124,670) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $143,210 | $162,800 | $92,840 | $172,300 | 510 |
| North Carolina | $124,670 | $115,920 | $79,420 | $171,540 | 2,090 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $143,210, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $103,945 a year, or $8,662 a month and $3,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $143,210 buys what about $145,899 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($144,620).
- Durham$144,620
- Raleigh$143,210
- Charlotte$124,930
- Greensboro$113,280
- Winston-Salem$110,380
- Wilmington$103,180
- Asheville$95,900
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Raleigh?
$68.85 an hour on average, and $78.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $111,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $103,945 a year ($8,662 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $143,210.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2072; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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