Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $75,980 -25% vs national
Median hourly $36.53
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $105,870
Employed locally 110
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $21,340
    50th (median)
    $75,980
    75th
    $95,920
    90th
    $105,870

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,430
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,360
    Anchorage, AK $102,930
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $99,500
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $98,400

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Hickory, NC is $36.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Hickory, NC is 25% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Hickory?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,340.