Tech Salaries in Durham, NC 2025 -- 45 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Durham, NC earn a median salary of $135,620, which is 0.3% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Durham, NC

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers	$175,110	$142,820	$234,390	430
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$155,680	$110,230	$173,270	290
Computer Network Architects	$144,990	$121,870	$167,400	970
Database Architects	$141,770	$117,870	$161,470	560
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$136,990	$105,450	$189,080	90
Software Developers	$135,620	$128,290	$168,720	9,790
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$133,340	$93,570	$159,300	510
Information Security Analysts	$129,670	$99,960	$160,120	860
Electrical Engineers	$129,030	$83,500	$166,210	1,020
Engineers, All Other	$127,710	$100,240	$163,130	580
Computer Occupations, All Other	$126,300	$82,230	$161,130	2,090
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$122,980	$85,330	$137,550	950
Database Administrators	$117,950	$84,120	$147,150	220
Chemical Engineers	$117,440	$102,410	$143,040	110
Materials Engineers	$117,000	$102,230	$131,120	80
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$116,780	$54,040	$146,290	80
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,640	$81,710	$140,280	1,270
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$109,650	$87,050	$160,450	--
Operations Research Analysts	$109,110	$78,970	$143,710	50
Environmental Engineers	$107,950	$77,910	$139,380	90
Data Scientists	$106,500	$75,470	$157,290	1,320
Computer Systems Analysts	$106,410	$98,180	$129,620	2,530
Computer Programmers	$105,160	$83,040	$128,240	450
Statisticians	$103,290	$88,540	$131,560	600
Industrial Engineers	$102,890	$83,260	$130,330	1,150
Mechanical Engineers	$101,650	$84,750	$129,310	620
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$99,050	$79,950	$129,690	290
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,620	$80,900	$130,730	230
Web Developers	$96,880	$75,910	$116,840	160
Civil Engineers	$93,940	$79,240	$125,730	740
Landscape Architects	$84,270	$66,870	$99,940	90
Surveyors	$83,420	$74,170	$109,630	50
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$81,190	$76,090	$96,700	60
Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,090	$64,270	$114,050	470
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$77,320	$62,200	$97,180	--
Computer User Support Specialists	$71,750	$54,530	$96,190	2,090
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,320	$60,230	$83,400	300
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,870	$57,900	$83,060	200
Mechanical Drafters	$63,680	$52,530	$83,510	50
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$62,420	$47,840	$78,290	370
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,020	$49,270	$77,160	180
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,080	$49,670	$75,720	160
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$60,960	$49,720	$84,370	170
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$60,340	$54,050	$83,370	110
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,680	$49,340	$77,430	110

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Durham, NC?

The highest paying tech jobs in Durham, NC are Computer Hardware Engineers ($175,110 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($155,680 median), Computer Network Architects ($144,990 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Durham, NC?

Software developers in Durham, NC earn a median salary of $135,620, with salaries ranging from $128,290 at the 25th percentile to $168,720 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 9,790 software developers are employed in the area.