Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $37,440 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 3,750
National median $37,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $32,870
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $42,000
    90th
    $48,370

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Stockers and Order Fillers salary vs area income 62% Median Stockers and Order Fillers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stockers and Order Fillers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $45,990
    Cheyenne, WY $45,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Bend, OR $44,500

    Nearby metros — Stockers and Order Fillers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,190
    Anchorage, AK $39,590
    Grand Junction, CO $39,410
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $37,090

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stockers and Order Fillers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Hickory, NC is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.84 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Stockers and Order Fillers salaries?

    The median Stockers and Order Fillers salary in Hickory, NC is 0.9% above the national median of $37,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stockers and Order Fillers in Hickory?

    Entry-level Stockers and Order Fillers (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,870.