Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $80,880 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.88
10th percentile $54,230
90th percentile $102,360
Employed locally 140
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,230
    25th
    $67,840
    50th (median)
    $80,880
    75th
    $95,490
    90th
    $102,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 134% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $140,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $109,480
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,480
    Greenville, NC $107,310
    Anchorage, AK $106,280

    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 Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Hickory, NC is $38.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.14 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Hickory, NC is 22.2% below the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Hickory?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,230 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,840.