Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary in North Carolina

How much does a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager make in North Carolina?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager in North Carolina is $156,648 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

However, a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,284
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $146,044 to $168,497
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,389
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Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $168,497 $14,041 $3,240 $81
Average $156,648 $13,054 $3,012 $75
25th Percentile $146,044 $12,170 $2,809 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salaries

A Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years): $130,210
  • Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years): $153,636
  • Reliability Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $119,081
  • Reliability Engineering Manager (10+ years): $141,302
  • Reliability Engineering Sr Manager (10+ years): $156,648
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Reliability Engineer IV7+ years$130,210
Reliability Engineer V7-10 years$153,636
Reliability Engineering Supervisor10+ years$119,081
Reliability Engineering Manager10+ years$141,302
Reliability Engineering Sr Manager10+ years$156,648
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Top Paying Cities for Reliability Engineering Sr Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Morven: $149,455
  • Mount Holly: $158,542
  • Mount Mourne: $156,296

Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Reliability Engineering Sr Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $175,210. While startup companies pay approximate $148,175.

Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$148,175
Growth Stage51~500$156,719
Established501~5000$169,199
Enterprise5000+$175,210

Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Reliability Engineering Sr Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Reliability Engineering Sr Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Reliability Engineering Sr Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$195,811$94.025%
Financial Services$187,978$90.020%
Software & Networking$186,412$90.019%
Pharmaceuticals$184,845$89.018%
Biotechnology$180,146$87.015%

Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$146,044
Average $156,648/year
$168,497
$12,170
Average $13,054/month
$14,041
$2,809
Average $3,012/week
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Average $75/hour
$81
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75th Percentile $168,497 $14,041 $3,240 $81
Average $156,648 $13,054 $3,012 $75
25th Percentile $146,044 $12,170 $2,809 $70

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