Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $35,560 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $41,960
Employed locally 80
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $36,120
    90th
    $41,960

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 59% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machine Feeders and Offbearers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas City, MO-KS $71,910
    Columbus, OH $59,320
    Visalia, CA $55,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $53,670

    Nearby metros — Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,490
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,240

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Hickory, NC is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.66 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Machine Feeders and Offbearers salaries?

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Hickory, NC is 10.4% below the national median of $39,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.