Medical and Health Services Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $102,090 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.08
10th percentile $61,480
90th percentile $182,890
Employed locally 470
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,480
    25th
    $76,440
    50th (median)
    $102,090
    75th
    $129,180
    90th
    $182,890

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical and Health Services Managers salary vs area income 169% Median Medical and Health Services Managers salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical and Health Services Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,750
    Napa, CA $167,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,460
    Vallejo, CA $166,260
    District of Columbia $161,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $160,640

    Nearby metros — Medical and Health Services Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,750
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $144,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $131,260
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $130,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $129,620
    Greenville, NC $128,070

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $91,030
    Industrial Production Managers $111,990
    Construction Managers $95,370
    Sales Managers $125,110
    Managers, All Other $101,610
    Financial Managers $132,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical and Health Services Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Hickory, NC is $49.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Medical and Health Services Managers salaries?

    The median Medical and Health Services Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 13.5% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical and Health Services Managers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Medical and Health Services Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,480 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,440.