Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary in North Carolina
In North Carolina, engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others earn $74,210 at the median — $35.68 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $74K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary by metro in North Carolina
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $83K | +11% | 50 |
| Wilmington | $78K | +5% | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $74K | -0% | 190 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $74K | -0% | 90 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $69K | -7% | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $68K | -9% | 370 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49K | -34% | 150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others make in North Carolina?
The median is $74,210 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,710, and experienced engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others can clear $102,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,771/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 26.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary go in North Carolina?
North Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary is worth about $80,088 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.