First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $63,280 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $93,750
Employed locally 1,790
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $63,280
    75th
    $79,040
    90th
    $93,750

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 105% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $97,960
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,360
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,290
    Lexington Park, MD $91,820

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,130
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,480
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,010
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,560
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,310
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,160

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,670
    Upholsterers $59,400
    Sewing Machine Operators $46,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,340
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,150
    Production Workers, All Other $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Hickory, NC is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 11.1% below the national median of $71,190. 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 Production and Operating Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.