Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $42,730 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $20,530
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 110
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,530
    25th
    $29,390
    50th (median)
    $42,730
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $59,300

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 71% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Self-Enrichment Teachers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $76,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,360
    Charleston, WV $61,880
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $60,790

    Nearby metros — Self-Enrichment Teachers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $59,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,000
    Ponce, PR $48,720
    Jacksonville, NC $48,400

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,270
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Hickory, NC is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.16 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Self-Enrichment Teachers salaries?

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Hickory, NC is 6.3% below the national median of $45,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $20,530 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,390.