Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How North Carolina compares
North Carolina's median is $51,430, $6,120 (10.6%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 28th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $76,920 or more and the bottom 10% under $31,400. That range is wider than the national one.
The average ($55,160) is 7.3% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 930 marine mechanics work in North Carolina, 4.0% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, North Carolina has 1.3 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: North Carolina vs. United States
North Carolina median $51,430
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | North Carolina annual | North Carolina hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,400 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $44,760 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $51,430 | $24.72 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $63,070 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $76,920 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $55,160 | $26.52 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in North Carolina
How much does a marine mechanic make in North Carolina?
The median is $51,430 a year, or $24.72 an hour (May 2025). The average is $55,160.
Is North Carolina a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 28th of 50, 10.6% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in North Carolina?
About 930.