Tech Salaries in Raleigh, NC 2025 -- 47 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Raleigh, NC earn a median salary of $132,770, which is 2.4% 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 Raleigh, NC

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$162,800	$111,800	$166,930	510
Statisticians	$152,880	$115,400	$181,920	210
Information Security Analysts	$143,640	$103,320	$153,310	2,510
Actuaries	$142,180	$84,060	$162,980	120
Software Developers	$132,770	$103,480	$166,650	12,580
Database Architects	$132,740	$98,190	$161,470	710
Computer Hardware Engineers	$130,540	$95,360	$165,500	310
Nuclear Engineers	$130,300	$129,550	$161,530	70
Electrical Engineers	$130,240	$82,280	$169,310	1,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$128,370	$128,370	$162,910	280
Database Administrators	$122,950	$98,080	$142,470	510
Data Scientists	$120,710	$85,220	$145,500	1,990
Computer Network Architects	$120,640	$98,470	$142,260	2,190
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$115,050	$99,250	$130,800	100
Chemical Engineers	$111,210	$94,460	$146,210	90
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,800	$86,710	$135,910	1,760
Computer Occupations, All Other	$110,030	$72,440	$164,150	3,620
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$108,540	$86,170	$108,540	--
Computer Systems Analysts	$108,480	$84,760	$132,710	4,530
Engineers, All Other	$104,910	$82,500	$131,470	970
Materials Engineers	$104,310	$86,400	$128,040	--
Industrial Engineers	$104,030	$83,240	$130,220	1,710
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$103,380	$80,570	$132,490	2,730
Environmental Engineers	$102,980	$74,750	$128,980	110
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$102,860	$71,380	$135,430	770
Civil Engineers	$101,440	$79,840	$127,280	4,640
Mechanical Engineers	$100,000	$81,420	$124,360	1,810
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$98,630	$82,280	$120,700	270
Surveyors	$93,660	$62,940	$115,460	350
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$91,570	$80,510	$119,220	790
Operations Research Analysts	$83,630	$68,850	$121,150	220
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$83,500	$63,030	$99,250	70
Landscape Architects	$83,420	$63,200	$98,530	250
Web Developers	$82,250	$54,450	$124,990	430
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$81,960	$77,720	$95,130	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$81,560	$62,400	$97,990	260
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$81,080	$81,080	$81,080	--
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$76,090	$55,700	$85,230	170
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,640	$60,800	$86,880	500
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$65,840	$52,710	$80,270	730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,840	$57,840	$82,100	130
Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,910	$46,540	$81,880	1,450
Drafters, All Other	$63,330	$49,220	$73,790	40
Computer User Support Specialists	$62,460	$48,940	$79,680	5,320
Mechanical Drafters	$61,220	$52,000	$72,760	200
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,720	$47,790	$69,420	830
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$49,150	$45,820	$61,930	1,120

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The highest paying tech jobs in Raleigh, NC are Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($162,800 median), Statisticians ($152,880 median), Information Security Analysts ($143,640 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Raleigh, NC?

Software developers in Raleigh, NC earn a median salary of $132,770, with salaries ranging from $103,480 at the 25th percentile to $166,650 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 12,580 software developers are employed in the area.