Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $206,310 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Durham earn between $110,230 and $173,270.
- $95K10th
- $110K25th
- $156KMedian
- $173K75th
- $206K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,620 | $12,052 | $69.53 |
| Median | $155,680 | $12,973 | $74.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,230 | $9,186 | $53.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,270 | $14,439 | $83.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Durham earn 16% more than the North Carolina average ($124,670) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $144,620 | $155,680 | $94,580 | $206,310 | 290 |
| North Carolina | $124,670 | $115,920 | $79,420 | $171,540 | 2,090 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $144,620, a single filer in Durham takes home about $104,852 a year, or $8,738 a month and $4,033 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $144,620 buys what about $148,219 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$144,620
- Raleigh$143,210
- Charlotte$124,930
- Greensboro$113,280
- Winston-Salem$110,380
- Wilmington$103,180
- Asheville$95,900
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Durham: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Durham?
$69.53 an hour on average, and $74.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Durham?
About $104,852 a year ($8,738 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,620.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
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 17-2072; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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