Parts Salespersons Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $34,980 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $56,490
Employed locally 310
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $27,870
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $44,770
    90th
    $56,490

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 58% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,730
    Anchorage, AK $45,710
    Grand Junction, CO $42,690
    Lincoln, NE $41,120

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Cashiers $27,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,510
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Hickory, NC is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Hickory, NC is 6.6% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Hickory?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,870.