Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $51,930 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $56,720
Employed locally 40
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $46,490
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $56,720
    90th
    $56,720

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $93,310
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $79,090
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,050
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $57,650
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,990

    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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hickory, NC is 18.4% below the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Hickory?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,490.