As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in North Carolina is $103,984, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,000 weekly, or $8,665 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $90,648 to $116,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,003) and 75th percentile ($110,551), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,530 per year. This $13,548 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, North Carolina City Engineer often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $90,648 NC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $97,003 NC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,984 NC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $110,551 NC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $116,530 NC July 01, 2026
25% $97,003 10% $90,648 90% $116,530 75% $110,551 $103,984 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $104,968 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $107,162 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $105,099 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $107,449 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $107,251 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $104,315 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $106,493 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $110,635 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $104,006 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $104,740 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
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