Construction Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $95,370 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.85
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $157,760
Employed locally 370
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $95,370
    75th
    $125,800
    90th
    $157,760

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 158% Median Construction Managers salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Anchorage, AK $136,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,820
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $125,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $120,290

    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
    Sales Managers $125,110
    Managers, All Other $101,610
    Financial Managers $132,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Hickory, NC is $45.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.88 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 10.9% below the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.