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

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

Median annual salary $110,370 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.06
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $153,570
Employed locally 110
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $78,490
    50th (median)
    $110,370
    75th
    $141,030
    90th
    $153,570

    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, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 183% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 83% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,680
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,270
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $127,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $119,270
    Asheville, NC $104,280
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $104,210

    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 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Hickory, NC is $53.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in Hickory, NC is 10.3% above the national median of $100,070. 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, Technical and Scientific Products in Hickory?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,490.