How much does a City Engineer make in Wilmington, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Wilmington, NC is $100,296. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,185 to $108,186, with most professionals earning between $88,621 and $115,369.

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 $88,621 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $94,185 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $100,296 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $108,186 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $115,369 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
25% $94,185 10% $88,621 90% $115,369 75% $108,186 $100,296 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $94,185 to $108,186 with the average base salary of $100,296. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,185 to $108,186 with the average total cash compensation of $100,296.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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