Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $118,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $219,020 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Hickory earn between $134,140 and $197,680.
- $118K10th
- $134K25th
- $171KMedian
- $198K75th
- $219K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $167,760 | $13,980 | $80.65 |
| Median | $170,730 | $14,228 | $82.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $134,140 | $11,178 | $64.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $197,680 | $16,473 | $95.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Hickory earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($173,390) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $167,760 | $170,730 | $118,280 | $219,020 | 200 |
| North Carolina | $173,390 | $167,840 | $121,900 | $231,350 | 6,960 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Hickory
On the average salary of $167,760, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $119,745 a year, or $9,979 a month and $4,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $167,760 buys what about $189,589 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 5th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($183,440).
- Durham$183,440
- Charlotte$177,890
- Raleigh$177,890
- Wilmington$176,290
- Hickory$167,760
- Fayetteville$166,940
- Greensboro$166,410
- Greenville$163,330
- Asheville$162,930
- Winston-Salem$162,660
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Hickory: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Hickory?
$80.65 an hour on average, and $82.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $118,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $134,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Hickory?
About $119,745 a year ($9,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $167,760.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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