Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $80,290 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $122,820
Employed locally 190
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $102,790
    90th
    $122,820

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 133% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Network and Computer Systems Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,050
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $122,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,150
    District of Columbia $114,140

    Nearby metros — Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,030
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,490
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,650
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $100,910
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $100,470

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,660
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,880
    Data Scientists $79,790
    Computer Programmers $43,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Network and Computer Systems Administrators make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Hickory, NC is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries?

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Hickory, NC is 17.1% below the national median of $96,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Hickory?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.