Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Hickory
385 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Hickory belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $313,460 per year. The lowest published median is $24,290.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $313,460 | 380 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $312,730 | 50 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $213,630 | 120 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $206,360 | 30 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $193,320 | 130 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,730 | 200 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,010 | 220 | |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | $162,690 | 40 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $151,190 | 200 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $138,150 | 310 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $137,180 | 330 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $136,920 | 40 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $132,570 | 80 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $132,060 | 360 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $127,210 | 190 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,620 | 300 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $125,160 | 60 | |
| 18 | Veterinarians | $124,970 | 70 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,290 | 640 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $122,540 | 420 | |
| 21 | Sales Engineers | $121,100 | 40 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $117,950 | 140 | |
| 23 | Information Security Analysts | $115,250 | 40 | |
| 24 | Training and Development Managers | $113,070 | 40 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $111,610 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,290 | 420 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,480 | 120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,940 | 340 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,110 | 390 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,550 | 2,650 |
| Cashiers | $27,570 | 3,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,580 | 2,930 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,630 | 890 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,680 | 750 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,460 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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