Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $40,710 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $26,860
90th percentile $58,660
Employed locally 80
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,860
    25th
    $33,010
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $58,660

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Anchorage, AK $44,240
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $41,950
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $41,140

    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
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,780
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Hickory, NC is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 4.8% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,860 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,010.