Tutors Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $35,640 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 110
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $31,460
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $51,930
    90th
    $63,580

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 59% Median Tutors salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,380
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $54,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $53,370
    Florence, SC $49,190
    Jacksonville, NC $48,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $48,610

    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 Tutors make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Hickory, NC is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Hickory, NC is 11.1% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Hickory?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,460.