Computer Programmers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $43,350 -56.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $129,150
Employed locally 70
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $43,350
    50th (median)
    $43,350
    75th
    $85,580
    90th
    $129,150

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 72% Median Computer Programmers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $119,900
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $113,720
    Lynchburg, VA $108,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $106,880

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$121,590
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,660
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,290
    Computer Occupations, All Other$92,880
    Data Scientists$79,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Hickory, NC is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.09 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Hickory, NC is 56.1% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,350.