Project Management Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $92,580 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.51
10th percentile $54,880
90th percentile $163,840
Employed locally 450
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,880
    25th
    $75,340
    50th (median)
    $92,580
    75th
    $126,520
    90th
    $163,840

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 154% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $110,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Anchorage, AK $104,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790

    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 Project Management Specialists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Hickory, NC is $44.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.83 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 8.1% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,880 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,340.