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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina
- Greenville$129,650
- Durham$127,720
- Fayetteville$126,460
- Charlotte$119,220
- Greensboro$119,040
- Asheville$118,740
- Hickory$118,340
- Jacksonville$117,290
- Wilmington$116,070
- Raleigh$111,500
- Rocky Mount$108,990
- Winston-Salem$103,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $129,650 | $140,970 | $84,870 | $95,217 | 88 |
| Durham | $127,720 | $127,710 | $100,240 | $93,975 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $126,460 | $125,980 | $104,870 | $93,164 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $119,220 | $118,230 | $91,590 | $88,453 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $119,040 | $118,160 | $83,800 | $88,334 | 93 |
| Asheville | $118,740 | $105,840 | $96,880 | $88,135 | 97 |
| Hickory | $118,340 | $125,160 | $99,460 | $87,869 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $117,290 | $115,210 | $100,420 | $87,172 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $116,070 | $115,210 | $97,370 | $86,363 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $111,500 | $104,910 | $82,500 | $83,330 | 98 |
| Rocky Mount | $108,990 | $100,910 | $91,590 | $81,664 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $103,640 | $99,890 | $70,910 | $78,114 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Engineers, All Other salary in other states
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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 17-2199.
- 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.
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