Mechanical Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median mechanical engineer in the Raleigh area earns $100,000 a year ($48.08 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% below the North Carolina median ($100,720). Half of the 1,810 mechanical engineers there earn between $81,420 and $124,360.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,220 | $71,260 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $81,420 | $82,490 | $84,130 |
| Median | $100,000 | $100,720 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $124,360 | $125,050 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $160,170 | $155,550 | $164,340 |
| Average | $104,950 | $107,350 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,810 | 9,560 | 296,810 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- Charlotte, NC: $101,950
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
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Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Civil Engineer: $101,440
- Industrial Engineer: $104,030
- Electrical Engineer: $130,240
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.