Environmental Engineers Salary in North Carolina

Environmental engineers in North Carolina earn the most in Durham (average $112,320 a year) and the least in Charlotte ($95,260), across the 3 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $104,970 and the median at $99,440. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in North Carolina

Durham$112,320
Raleigh$107,750
Charlotte$95,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Durham	$112,320	$107,950	$77,910	$83,874	98
Raleigh	$107,750	$102,980	$74,750	$80,842	98
Charlotte	$95,260	$82,840	$75,180	$72,553	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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 17-2081.
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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