Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $98,090 -4% vs national
Median hourly $47.16
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $258,690
Employed locally 120
National median $102,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $98,090
    75th
    $157,420
    90th
    $258,690

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Financial Advisors salary vs area income 163% Median Personal Financial Advisors salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Personal Financial Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $169,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,350
    New York $167,970
    Boise City, ID $167,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,510
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $155,950

    Nearby metros — Personal Financial Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,510
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $155,950
    Winston-Salem, NC $129,570
    Lancaster, PA $121,610
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $120,620
    Asheville, NC $117,730

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Financial Advisors make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Financial Advisors in Hickory, NC is $47.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.37 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Personal Financial Advisors salaries?

    The median Personal Financial Advisors salary in Hickory, NC is 4% below the national median of $102,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Personal Financial Advisors in Hickory?

    Entry-level Personal Financial Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.