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How much does a computer make in Hickory?

$46,430a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.

Hourly
$22.32
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
114 of 222
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $66,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,840$16.75
25th$37,350$17.96
Median$46,430$22.32
75th$57,300$27.55
90th$66,320$31.88

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for computers.

Raleigh, NC$49,030
Durham, NC$47,850
Charlotte, NC$47,570
Asheville, NC$47,350
Fayetteville, NC$45,740
Wilmington, NC$45,040
Winston-Salem, NC$44,810
Burlington, NC$43,840
Greenville, NC$43,340
Greensboro, NC$43,010
Virginia Beach, VA$41,130
Computer salary in North Carolina Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,120
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$72,480
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$71,290
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,040
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,570
Maintenance Worker$60,940
Medical Equipment Repairer$59,190
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,720
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$54,480
Heating$50,300
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).

Do computers make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $46,430 against $47,810 nationally, 3% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,890, so Hickory pays 1% less.

Where does Hickory rank for computer pay?

114 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,320 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.