Salaries in Hickory, NC

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC • 402 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $313,460380
      Chief Executives $236,80060
      Nurse Anesthetists $226,46080
      Family Medicine Physicians $214,34040
      Dentists, General $169,520120
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,080170
      Natural Sciences Managers $161,75050
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $151,820210
      Marketing Managers $140,360180
      Pharmacists $135,230320
      Financial Managers $132,480300
      Optometrists $131,71040
      Sales Managers $125,110370
      Physician Assistants $122,710200
      Software Developers $121,590360
      Nurse Practitioners $120,520290
      Veterinarians $117,77080
      Information Security Analysts $115,25040
      Human Resources Managers $112,070150
      Industrial Production Managers $111,990550
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $110,370110
      Training and Development Managers $108,80030
      Engineers, All Other $107,97050
      Facilities Managers $106,35090
      Electrical Engineers $103,960220
      Purchasing Managers $103,55090
      Computer Network Architects $102,87070
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,090470
      Managers, All Other $101,610350
      Computer Systems Analysts $100,250240
      Physical Therapists $98,970160
      Personal Financial Advisors $98,090120
      Occupational Therapists $97,840110
      Radiation Therapists $97,41030
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,240250
      Power Plant Operators $96,90040
      Lawyers $96,750250
      Sales Engineers $96,07040
      Construction Managers $95,370370
      Computer Occupations, All Other $92,880140
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,78040
      Project Management Specialists $92,580450
      General and Operations Managers $91,0302,070
      Dental Hygienists $90,000250
      Civil Engineers $88,530120
      Administrative Services Managers $86,690160
      Speech-Language Pathologists $86,290130
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $84,710250
      Mechanical Engineers $84,450240
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,48060
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $82,85030
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,08090
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,05040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $80,880140
      Chiropractors $80,86030
      Industrial Engineers $80,560650
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,33060
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,290190
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,280250
      Data Scientists $79,790100
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,34070
      Social and Community Service Managers $77,730150
      Registered Nurses $77,6802,950
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,31040
      Accountants and Auditors $77,190940
      Chemists $76,490130
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,44080
      Financial and Investment Analysts $75,980110
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $75,460100
      Urban and Regional Planners $75,35040
      Respiratory Therapists $75,310130
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,240190
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $74,69040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,54050
      Financial Specialists, All Other $74,51060
      Management Analysts $73,470260
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $73,42040
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $70,70070
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160590
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $69,03070
      Postal Service Clerks $68,12080
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,780660
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,37050
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540600
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $65,46080
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $65,450
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $65,17050
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480620
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $64,42040
      Tool and Die Makers $64,280110
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,10040
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $64,10040
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480330
      Cost Estimators $63,430150
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,2801,790
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,770120
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,71060
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,530110
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,06080
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,95030
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,89030
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $61,63060
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,600130
      Human Resources Specialists $61,480610
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $61,40060
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310600
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $61,28070
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $61,26050
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $61,21040
      Food Service Managers $61,200230
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130520
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $60,95060
      Loan Officers $60,860130
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,850160
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,69050
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,43040
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,16040
      Logisticians $60,150210
      Insurance Sales Agents $60,080350
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,970740
      Clergy $59,95050
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,930860
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,860390
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,630160
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,5401,790
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,510780
      Upholsterers $59,4002,140
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,390450
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,2801,120
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $59,01050
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970550
      Surgical Technologists $58,940110
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $58,80040
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,640110
      Instructional Coordinators $58,430120
      Mechanical Drafters $58,39040
      Compliance Officers $58,350150
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $58,180130
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $57,89040
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,880120
      Fundraisers $57,78060
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,77060
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,430110
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,430140
      Interior Designers $57,40040
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,250110
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,200110
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $57,020100
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $56,85030
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $56,800
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $56,42060
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,35080
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,340300
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $56,20040
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $56,19030
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,970120
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,50040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,410250
      Marriage and Family Therapists $55,09060
      Producers and Directors $54,89030
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $54,52060
      School Psychologists $54,330
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270440
      Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $53,780120
      Athletic Trainers $53,44030
      Biological Technicians $52,93050
      Computer User Support Specialists $52,660330
      Electricians $52,620690
      Interpreters and Translators $52,36040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,2803,420
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,270770
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,1501,400
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $51,93040
      Surgical Assistants $51,930
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $51,92080
      Health Education Specialists $51,64050
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470320
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,320420
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,270760
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $51,06050
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,97090
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,89050
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,8301,120
      Advertising Sales Agents $50,66030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,450280
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $50,43030
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,380280
      Graphic Designers $50,200150
      Training and Development Specialists $50,060570
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,750390
      Public Relations Specialists $49,580180
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,540200
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,460100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150390
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,870100
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,7901,070
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $48,730650
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,68040
      Roofers $48,650100
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,6201,730
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $48,54070
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,06070
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,040750
      Social Workers, All Other $48,03050
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,020130
      Printing Press Operators $48,010200
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,980620
      Machinists $47,720340
      New Accounts Clerks $47,64040
      Chemical Technicians $47,63040
      Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,620360
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,600150
      Recreational Therapists $47,57040
      Rehabilitation Counselors $47,510110
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,3301,490
      Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $47,230580
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,220550
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $47,16030
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,160970
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,10080
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,060
      Medical Equipment Repairers $47,06050
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,04060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,030160
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,9601,190
      Paramedics $46,830120
      Dental Assistants $46,760320
      Sheet Metal Workers $46,56040
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,510160
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,480430
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $46,440100
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,400170
      Sewing Machine Operators $46,3601,980
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,230240
      Cargo and Freight Agents $46,180100
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,020100
      Food Batchmakers $46,020160
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,010210
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,990130
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $45,970
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,92040
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,760190
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,75060
      Tax Preparers $45,70050
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,54030
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,43030
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,250
      Skincare Specialists $44,73040
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,6301,150
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $44,510150
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,490230
      Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340420
      Coaches and Scouts $44,260130
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $43,900310
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,420610
      Computer Programmers $43,35070
      Highway Maintenance Workers $43,250110
      Medical Records Specialists $43,150160
      Procurement Clerks $42,98050
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,8401,450
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,790110
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,730110
      Psychiatric Technicians $42,730140
      Library Technicians $42,60080
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $41,920130
      Medical Equipment Preparers $41,85060
      Carpenters $41,600370
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $41,35090
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,3401,690
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $41,23080
      Pipelayers $41,10090
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,100850
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,090160
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $41,070170
      Community Health Workers $40,89060
      Bill and Account Collectors $40,77090
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,71080
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,19090
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $40,070250
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $40,01030
      Construction Laborers $39,970650
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,8201,240
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,7801,600
      Medical Assistants $39,730900
      Tellers $39,650200
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,51060
      Opticians, Dispensing $39,37090
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,350140
      Furniture Finishers $39,210330
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,17050
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,17050
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $39,050
      File Clerks $39,00050
      Order Clerks $38,960110
      Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940230
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,940230
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,6703,520
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,420600
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,240830
      Helpers--Production Workers $38,170610
      Helpers--Electricians $38,070200
      Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $38,040130
      Couriers and Messengers $37,92090
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,92070
      Pest Control Workers $37,860120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,7601,100
      Office Clerks, General $37,7402,200
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,63070
      Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $37,56030
      Production Workers, All Other $37,5101,400
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,500630
      Customer Service Representatives $37,4802,320
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,4403,750
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,1301,550
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,10070
      Light Truck Drivers $37,0701,410
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920180
      Orderlies $36,870
      Counter and Rental Clerks $36,840490
      Data Entry Keyers $36,840130
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $36,68080
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,67090
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,590410
      Private Detectives and Investigators $36,55040
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $36,430320
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,4204,160
      Fence Erectors $36,36050
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $36,25070
      Photographers $36,20040
      Bus Drivers, School $36,180290
      Nursing Assistants $36,0503,010
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,81050
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,730190
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,6801,290
      Tutors $35,640110
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580120
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $35,56080
      Phlebotomists $35,530150
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,530300
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $35,49050
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,26030
      Parts Salespersons $34,980310
      Firefighters $34,790740
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $34,770230
      Physical Therapist Aides $34,76040
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,350390
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,3401,340
      Residential Advisors $34,20080
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,090740
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,97060
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610180
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,57090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,530560
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,2301,480
      Writers and Authors $33,11050
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,030
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $33,010180
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,930460
      Tire Repairers and Changers $32,830170
      Security Guards $32,780590
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $32,71070
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670150
      Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $32,060350
      Bakers $31,940200
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $31,72040
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $30,84080
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,78090
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,740150
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,620950
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,55060
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,540240
      Recreation Workers $30,300250
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,270150
      Parking Attendants $29,92040
      Funeral Attendants $29,86080
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,7702,110
      Pharmacy Aides $29,52060
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,280650
      Concierges $29,15040
      Retail Salespersons $28,8103,840
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,600350
      Dietetic Technicians $28,41060
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,4002,530
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,140130
      Bartenders $28,040550
      Childcare Workers $28,020290
      Food Preparation Workers $27,790700
      Animal Caretakers $27,780300
      Dishwashers $27,670330
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $27,12040
      Cashiers $27,0703,670
      Waiters and Waitresses $26,5802,070
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $26,45050
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,420830
      Cooks, Short Order $24,990
      Cooks, Fast Food $24,1802,990
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,960280
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $23,920130
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200340
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,99090
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,620350
      Driver/Sales Workers $19,570490