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Electrical engineer salary in North Carolina

How much does an Electrical Engineer make in North Carolina?

Average base salary

$99,350
same
as national average
Average $99,350
Low $73,677
High $133,967
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a electrical engineer is $99,350 per year in North Carolina. 572 salaries reported, updated at December 2, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in North Carolina

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3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Electrical Engineers in North Carolina

  1. PRIMORIS
    3.5
    43 reviews26 salaries reported
    $111,812per year
  2. $93,720per year
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Highest paying cities for Electrical Engineers near North Carolina

  1. Greenville, NC
    $109,409 per year
    112 salaries reported
  2. Spindale, NC
    $104,504 per year
    19 salaries reported
  3. Raleigh, NC
    $103,501 per year
    70 salaries reported
  1. Charlotte, NC
    $103,181 per year
    147 salaries reported
  2. Roseboro, NC
    $97,998 per year
    53 salaries reported
  3. Durham, NC
    $94,259 per year
    23 salaries reported
  1. Cary, NC
    $90,074 per year
    27 salaries reported
  2. Wilson, NC
    $88,680 per year
    23 salaries reported
  3. Gastonia, NC
    $87,968 per year
    37 salaries reported
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Where can an Electrical Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Electrical Engineers

Top skills
Systems Analysis
+31.24%salary
Top fields of study
Architectural Engineering Degree
+19.18%salary
Top licenses
Professional Engineer
+12.17%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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28 jobs47
696 jobs1,271
19 jobs25
130 jobs271
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Most common benefits for Electrical Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 626 ratings

59% of Electrical Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in North Carolina?

Engineer

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Average $93,825 per year

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Common questions about salaries for an Electrical Engineer

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