First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $67,780 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.59
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $104,160
Employed locally 660
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $67,780
    75th
    $86,090
    90th
    $104,160

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 112% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $110,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $101,150
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    Vallejo, CA $100,500

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150
    Anchorage, AK $97,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $85,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $85,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,510

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,930
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Hickory, NC is $32.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in Hickory, NC is 13.4% below the national median of $78,300. 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 Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.