Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,190 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Winston-Salem earn between $76,400 and $142,510.
- $63K10th
- $76K25th
- $114KMedian
- $143K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,380 | $9,198 | $53.07 |
| Median | $113,840 | $9,487 | $54.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,400 | $6,367 | $36.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,510 | $11,876 | $68.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Winston-Salem earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($124,670) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $110,380 | $113,840 | $62,800 | $150,190 | 40 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $110,380, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $82,587 a year, or $6,882 a month and $3,176 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $110,380 buys what about $119,922 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 5th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($144,620).
- 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$53.07 an hour on average, and $54.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $82,587 a year ($6,882 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,380.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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