Helpers--Production Workers salary
in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
- Middle 50%
- $39,410–$44,020
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #92 of 191
Helpers--Production Workers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro earn a median of $39,410 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $39,070 and in line with the NC statewide median of $39,410. It ranks #92 of 191 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HELPERS--PRODUCTION WORKERS PAY IN OTHER NC METROS
- Winston-Salem, NCmedian $43,000
- Greensboro-High Point, NCmedian $42,240
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCmedian $40,600
- Raleigh-Cary, NCmedian $39,760
- Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $39,520
- Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $36,560
- Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $36,430
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What is the average Helpers--Production Workers salary in Hickory?
The BLS median is $39,410 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $39,410 and $44,020. The 10th percentile is $34,620 and the 90th is $50,580.
Is Hickory a high-paying metro for Helpers--Production Workers?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $39,070 and in line with the NC statewide median of $39,410. It ranks #92 of 191 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Helpers--Production Workers make an hour in Hickory?
About $18.95 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $39,410 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.95–$21.16 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.