General and Operations Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $91,030 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.77
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $220,930
Employed locally 2,070
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $91,030
    75th
    $142,850
    90th
    $220,930

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 151% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Anchorage, AK $121,930
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $120,260
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $120,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,350

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Production Managers $111,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,090
    Sales Managers $125,110
    Construction Managers $95,370
    Managers, All Other $101,610
    Financial Managers $132,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Hickory, NC is $43.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.73 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 11.6% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Hickory?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.