Information Security Analysts Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $115,250 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.41
10th percentile $62,480
90th percentile $177,790
Employed locally 40
National median $124,910

Compare Information Security Analysts salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Hickory, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Information Security Analysts
in
Hickory, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,480
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $115,250
    75th
    $139,340
    90th
    $177,790

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 191% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 91% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Hickory, NC is $55.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.48 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Hickory, NC is 7.7% below the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in Hickory?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,480 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.