Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $59,540 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $123,970
Employed locally 1,790
National median $66,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $123,970

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 99% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,690
    Midland, MI $95,000
    Napa, CA $89,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,440

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,740
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $73,180

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Cashiers $27,070
    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
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Hickory, NC is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.40 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in Hickory, NC is 10.8% below the national median of $66,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Hickory?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.