Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $161,750 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.77
10th percentile $91,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,100
    25th
    $105,990
    50th (median)
    $161,750
    75th
    $205,150

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 268% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 168% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $175,420
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $171,390
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $168,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $166,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120

    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Hickory, NC is $77.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.94 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 0.4% above the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,100 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,990.