First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $39,170 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $26,210
90th percentile $59,010
Employed locally 50
National median $47,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,210
    25th
    $32,140
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $59,010

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers salary vs area income 65% Median First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,610
    Ithaca, NY $63,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,710
    Vineland, NJ $61,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,630

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Lincoln, NE $49,110

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Hickory, NC is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 16.8% below the national median of $47,080. 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 Personal Service Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,210 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,140.