May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC
The median annual salary is $100,000, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$100,000
Mean annual salary
$104,950
Employment estimate
1,810
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,000 |
| Mean annual salary | $104,950 |
| 10th percentile | $59,220 |
| 25th percentile | $81,420 |
| 50th percentile | $100,000 |
| 75th percentile | $124,360 |
| 90th percentile | $160,170 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Raleigh, NC median
- $100,000
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 3.9%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Raleigh, NC earn 3.9% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $81,420–$124,360.
- BLS estimates employment at 1,810 workers in this metro area.