Paramedics Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $46,830 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $57,400
Employed locally 120
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $50,720
    90th
    $57,400

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 78% Median Paramedics salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,780
    Fayetteville, NC $65,620
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $64,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,690
    Lincoln, NE $64,160

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Hickory, NC is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Hickory, NC is 19.8% below the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Hickory?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.