Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $100,250 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.20
10th percentile $55,320
90th percentile $167,910
Employed locally 240
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,320
    25th
    $75,990
    50th (median)
    $100,250
    75th
    $124,980
    90th
    $167,910

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 166% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,300
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $112,820
    Grand Junction, CO $112,690
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $111,920
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $110,790

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,290
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,880
    Data Scientists $79,790
    Computer Programmers $43,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Hickory, NC is $48.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Hickory, NC is 3.4% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $55,320 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,990.