Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $166,080 -1% vs national
Median hourly $79.85
10th percentile $109,720
90th percentile $210,760
Employed locally 170
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,720
    25th
    $129,360
    50th (median)
    $166,080
    75th
    $181,800
    90th
    $210,760

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 276% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 176% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $174,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $170,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $169,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $167,590

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$91,030
    Industrial Production Managers$111,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers$102,090
    Construction Managers$95,370
    Sales Managers$125,110
    Managers, All Other$101,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Hickory, NC is $79.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.30 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 1% below the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $109,720 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,360.