Materials Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Materials Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $104,240 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,160; the top 10% earn over $153,570. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Aerospace Engineers$122,930 median in North Carolina
- Nanosystems Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$100,720 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$99,310 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do materials engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $104,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,160 and the top 10% earn over $153,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 45 (−8% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.