Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $59,930 -6% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $75,770
Employed locally 860
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $75,770

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 99% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Anchorage, AK $75,510
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,210

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,160
    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
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Hickory, NC is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Hickory, NC is 6% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Hickory?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.