First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $55,970 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $90,740
Employed locally 120
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $55,970
    75th
    $70,690
    90th
    $90,740

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 93% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $113,090
    Grand Junction, CO $111,410
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $96,740
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Lawrence, KS $90,410

    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
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$58,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Hickory, NC is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.20 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 39.4% below the national median of $92,430. 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 Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.