Software Developers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $121,590 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.46
10th percentile $71,230
90th percentile $197,390
Employed locally 360
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,230
    25th
    $86,490
    50th (median)
    $121,590
    75th
    $148,520
    90th
    $197,390

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 202% Median Software Developers salary is 102% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $140,820
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $131,980

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,660
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,290
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,880
    Data Scientists $79,790
    Computer Programmers $43,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Hickory, NC is $58.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.75 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Hickory, NC is 8.6% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $71,230 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,490.