MEP Engineer Salary in Durham, North Carolina

MEP Engineer Salary in Durham, NC

How much does an MEP Engineer make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an MEP Engineer in Durham, NC is $60,379. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,513 to a high of $75,743, with most professionals earning between $54,168 and $68,421.

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10th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $48,513 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $54,168 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $60,379 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $68,421 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $75,743 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $54,168 10% $48,513 90% $75,743 75% $68,421 $60,379 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an MEP Engineer ?

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to these aspects of building design and construction. In commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by a specialized engineering firm. MEP design is important for planning, decision making, accurate documentation, performance- and cost-estimation, construction, and operating/maintaining the resulting facilities. MEP specifically encompasses the in-depth design and selection of these systems, as opposed to a tradesperson simply installing equipment. For example, a plumber may select and install a commercial hot water system based ...

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  1. Down a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    MEP Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
54168
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60379

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54168
68421
60379
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of MEP Engineer in Durham, NC. The base salary for MEP Engineer ranges from $54,168 to $68,421 with the average base salary of $60,379. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,168 to $68,421 with the average total cash compensation of $60,379.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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

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