Production Workers, All Other Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $37,510 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $28,690
90th percentile $49,190
Employed locally 1,400
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,690
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $44,780
    90th
    $49,190

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 62% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Hickory, NC is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Hickory, NC is 3.4% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Hickory?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,690 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.