Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $59,390 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $47,540
90th percentile $72,200
Employed locally 450
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,540
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $66,460
    90th
    $72,200

    Hickory economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $81,860
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $66,650
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,450

    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
    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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Hickory, NC is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Hickory, NC is 1.8% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Hickory?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $47,540 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.