Data Scientists pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,930 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Hickory earn between $68,950 and $133,760.
- $59K10th
- $69K25th
- $95KMedian
- $134K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,170 | $8,264 | $47.68 |
| Median | $95,290 | $7,941 | $45.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,950 | $5,746 | $33.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,760 | $11,147 | $64.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Hickory earn 18% less than the North Carolina average ($121,270) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $99,170 | $95,290 | $59,290 | $133,930 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $121,270 | $119,090 | $65,970 | $172,830 | 11,430 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Hickory
On the average salary of $99,170, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $75,148 a year, or $6,262 a month and $2,890 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 data scientists? 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 $99,170 buys what about $112,074 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 13th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($128,880).
- Charlotte$128,880
- Raleigh$124,380
- Durham$119,660
- Rocky Mount$113,760
- Greensboro$111,490
- Winston-Salem$107,620
- Asheville$106,770
- Pinehurst$105,930
- Fayetteville$105,350
- Hickory$99,170
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Hickory: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Hickory?
$47.68 an hour on average, and $45.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Hickory?
About $75,148 a year ($6,262 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,170.
Do data scientists earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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