Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $214,340 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $103.05
10th percentile $57,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,470
    25th
    $171,960
    50th (median)
    $214,340
    75th
    $227,480

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 356% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 256% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winston-Salem, NC $309,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $304,560
    Anchorage, AK $299,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $286,170
    Lawrence, KS $275,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $269,270

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Hickory, NC is $103.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $131.67 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Hickory, NC is 10.1% below the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Hickory?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,470 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,960.