First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $60,950 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $45,580
90th percentile $69,850
Employed locally 60
National median $76,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,580
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $69,850

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary vs area income 101% Median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Fresno, CA $129,860
    El Centro, CA $127,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $127,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,850
    California $127,380

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $113,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,380
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $89,840
    Lincoln, NE $82,360
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,400

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,040
    Firefighters $34,790
    Security Guards $32,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Hickory, NC is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.59 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Hickory, NC is 20.1% below the national median of $76,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,580 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.