Engineers, All Other pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,800 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Winston-Salem earn between $70,910 and $130,000.
- $58K10th
- $71K25th
- $100KMedian
- $130K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,640 | $8,637 | $49.83 |
| Median | $99,890 | $8,324 | $48.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,910 | $5,909 | $34.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,000 | $10,833 | $62.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other engineers in Winston-Salem earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($117,080) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $103,640 | $99,890 | $57,740 | $161,800 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $117,080 | $112,450 | $63,130 | $173,370 | 4,270 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $103,640, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $78,114 a year, or $6,510 a month and $3,004 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for other engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $103,640 buys what about $112,600 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 12th of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($129,650).
- 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
- Winston-Salem$103,640
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$49.83 an hour on average, and $48.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $78,114 a year ($6,510 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,640.
Do other engineers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 27.7%.
- 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).
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