Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $19,570 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $9.41
10th percentile $15,710
90th percentile $47,070
Employed locally 490
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,710
    25th
    $15,850
    50th (median)
    $19,570
    75th
    $39,590
    90th
    $47,070

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 32% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 68% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Anchorage, AK $41,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $40,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,120

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Hickory, NC is $9.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.13 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 47.3% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $15,710 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,850.