Electrical Engineers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $103,960 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.98
10th percentile $73,190
90th percentile $169,310
Employed locally 220
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,190
    25th
    $77,480
    50th (median)
    $103,960
    75th
    $133,610
    90th
    $169,310

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 173% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 73% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $130,900
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $129,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $123,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $114,450

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$80,560
    Mechanical Engineers$84,450
    Civil Engineers$88,530
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56,350
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,440
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Hickory, NC is $49.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Hickory, NC is 7.1% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,190 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,480.