Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in North Carolina
Automotive Engineering Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $62,360 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,550; the top 10% earn over $91,160. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$63,330 median in North Carolina
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$64,820 median in North Carolina
- Robotics Technicians$63,330 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,740 median in North Carolina
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in North Carolina
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in North Carolina?
The median is $62,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,550 and the top 10% earn over $91,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 44 (−16% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.