SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Hickory
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC · 3 metro areas compared
In Hickory, NC the median wage is $32,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hickory, NC the median wage is $32,670. That is 10.9% lower than the national median of $36,670. Pay ranges from under $32,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,670 to $41,690.
Within the state, Greensboro records the highest median at $46,130. Of the 385 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 349th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | −12.3% |
| 25th | $32,670 | −10.9% |
| Median (50th) | $32,670 | −10.9% |
| 75th | $41,690 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $50,950 | +38.9% |
| Mean | $37,190 | +1.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensboro | $46,130 | 90 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $41,360 | 90 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $37,860 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hickory run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $32,670 goes as far as $34,645 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,645US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,670 a year, 10.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,150 to $50,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greensboro, at $46,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Hickory, NC?
The median annual wage is $32,670, or $15.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,670, so pay in Hickory, NC is 10.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hickory, NC earns more than $50,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greensboro, at $46,130 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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