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Materials Engineers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$118,400
- Durham$117,340
- Raleigh$109,980
- Greensboro$102,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $118,400 | $104,910 | $93,140 | $87,909 | 97 |
| Durham | $117,340 | $117,000 | $102,230 | $87,206 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $109,980 | $104,310 | $86,400 | $82,321 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $102,280 | $98,380 | $82,290 | $77,212 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Materials Engineers salary in other states
More about pay in North Carolina
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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