Engineering Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median mechanical engineer salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $82,827 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$82,827
vs State Avg
$-5,778
vs National
$-13,483
Cost of Living
86%

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level mechanical engineer earns around $55,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $118,680 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,900
$-9,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$82,560
$-13,440 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$118,680
$-19,320 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $54,524
25th Percentile $67,768
Median (50th) $82,827
75th Percentile $102,856
90th Percentile $125,732

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$94,384
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$94,384
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$91,495
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$84,753
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer in Winston-Salem

Education

Most mechanical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SolidWorks/CADThermodynamicsFEAManufacturingMaterials SciencePE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, mechanical engineer employment is projected to grow 2% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.