Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,230 | $98,482 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.78 | $47.35 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,986.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in North Carolina is $95,230, or about $45.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. North Carolina is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in North Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,850 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $95,230, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.