Concierges Salary
Concierges in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC make a median of $29,150 a year, or about $14.02 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
So what does $29K get you in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton’s Regional Price Parity (88.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Pay for concierges in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton runs about 25% below the U.S. median of $39K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,095/month, which is 54.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.5 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for conciergess.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for concierges in metros near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $35K | , |
| Raleigh-Cary | $34K | , |
| Asheville | $39K | , |
| Greensboro-High Point | $35K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Entry-level concierges (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Concierges pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Concierges salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60K | +54% | 510 |
| New York | $58K | +48% | 6,040 |
| Rhode Island | $55K | +41% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $52K | +34% | 50 |
| Washington | $47K | +22% | 1,320 |
| Colorado | $47K | +20% | 580 |
| Vermont | $46K | +17% | 90 |
| Maine | $45K | +16% | 110 |
| California | $44K | +12% | 5,150 |
| Connecticut | $41K | +4% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $40K | +4% | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $40K | +3% | N/A |
| Iowa | $40K | +3% | 70 |
| Maryland | $40K | +3% | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $40K | +2% | 2,160 |
| New Hampshire | $39K | +0% | 120 |
| Oregon | $39K | -1% | 420 |
| Utah | $39K | -1% | 250 |
| District of Columbia | $38K | -2% | 3,000 |
| Virginia | $38K | -2% | 2,170 |
| New Jersey | $38K | -3% | 2,650 |
| Montana | $38K | -4% | 50 |
| Arizona | $37K | -4% | 420 |
| Illinois | $37K | -5% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $37K | -5% | N/A |
| Nevada | $37K | -5% | 1,110 |
| Texas | $36K | -7% | 2,600 |
| Michigan | $36K | -8% | 900 |
| New Mexico | $36K | -8% | 50 |
| Florida | $36K | -8% | 5,380 |
| Ohio | $36K | -8% | 590 |
| Mississippi | $35K | -9% | 130 |
| Kansas | $35K | -9% | 110 |
| Tennessee | $35K | -9% | 460 |
| West Virginia | $35K | -10% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $35K | -11% | 660 |
| Idaho | $35K | -11% | 250 |
| Indiana | $34K | -12% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $34K | -12% | 580 |
| Georgia | $34K | -13% | 1,440 |
| Missouri | $33K | -15% | 500 |
| Delaware | $32K | -17% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $31K | -19% | 420 |
| Arkansas | $31K | -20% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $31K | -20% | 320 |
| Alabama | $30K | -23% | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $30K | -23% | 430 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a concierge afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $29K, rent takes 54.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,095/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for concierges in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new concierges typically earn — is $23K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,394/month. At HUD’s $1,095/month FMR, rent would take 79% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is concierge a high-paying job in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Local pay runs 25% below the national median — $29K here vs. $39K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton compare to the national average for concierges?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton pays $29K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s -25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $33K — below the national median.
How much do concierges make in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC?
The median is $29,150 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,230, and experienced concierges can clear $37,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,012/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,095/month, which eats 54.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a concierges salary go in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median concierges salary is worth about $32,938 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do concierges get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.