Management Analysts Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $73,470 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.32
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $135,740
Employed locally 260
National median $101,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $43,090
    50th (median)
    $73,470
    75th
    $110,280
    90th
    $135,740

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Management Analysts salary vs area income 122% Median Management Analysts salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Management Analysts make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Management Analysts in Hickory, NC is $35.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.93 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Management Analysts salaries?

    The median Management Analysts salary in Hickory, NC is 27.4% below the national median of $101,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Management Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,090.