Human Resources Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $112,070 -20% vs national
Median hourly $53.88
10th percentile $77,530
90th percentile $183,070
Employed locally 150
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,530
    25th
    $90,380
    50th (median)
    $112,070
    75th
    $153,140
    90th
    $183,070

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 186% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $159,690
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $156,250
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $151,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $144,990
    Lynchburg, VA $143,480

    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 Human Resources Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Hickory, NC is $53.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.23 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 20% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,530 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,380.