Mechanical Engineer salary in Kinston, NC
Based on 17 certified H-1B filings in the Kinston, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Kinston,.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Median salary$95,000
Middle 50%$83.2k–$110k
vs. national median−12%comparison median $108,000
Filings17FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,834 |
| 25th | $83,200 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $115,000 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Capgemini America | too few | 9 |
| Segula Technologies | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,000 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,285 | $95,000 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.