Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $57,890 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $41,130
90th percentile $106,110
Employed locally 40
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,130
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $57,890
    75th
    $106,110
    90th
    $106,110

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    Rochester, MN $105,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Boulder, CO $99,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450

    Nearby metros — Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,370
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,890
    Anchorage, AK $76,860
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,360

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Hickory, NC is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.81 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salaries?

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 24.8% below the national median of $77,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Hickory?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,130 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.