Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $61,260 -37% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,360
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 50
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,360
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $75,660

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $132,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,810
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $106,870

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,270
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Hickory, NC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Hickory, NC is 37% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Hickory?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,360 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.