Median DOL Salary
$84,687
Total DOL Filings
244
Companies Hiring
97
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hickory, NC$84,687
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hickory, NC is 39% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hickory
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Optical Communications LLC | 29 | $126,149 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 16 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Opel Systems | 14 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Computer Task Group, Inc. | 13 | $100,000 | Other | |
| CommScope Technologies LLC | 11 | $107,142 | Other | |
| Lutheran Home-Hickory, Inc. | 10 | $31,200 | Other | |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | 8 | $68,000 | Other | |
| Applexus Technologies LLC | 8 | $72,000 | Other | |
| Comprehab, LLC | 7 | $65,156 | Other | |
| Lutheran Home-Hickory-West, Inc. | 7 | $31,200 | Other | |
| Aricent Technologies Holdings Ltd. | 6 | $89,800 | Other | |
| DLP Frye Medical Group, LLC | 5 | $239,200 | Other | |
| ANDREW LLC | 5 | $87,419 | Other | |
| Shurtape Technologies, LLC | 5 | $107,820 | Other | |
| Ganglani DMD PLLC | 4 | $202,000 | Other | |
| COMMSCOPE INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA. | 4 | $99,000 | Other | |
| Covanex, Inc. | 4 | $77,600 | Other | |
| One H2, Inc. | 4 | $67,621 | Other | |
| RJT Compuquest | 4 | $70,000 | Other | |
| CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC | 3 | $72,500 | Other | |
| Fujitsu America | 3 | $81,952 | Other | |
| Zimmer Group U.S., Inc. | 3 | $121,742 | Other | |
| SPLN International LLC | 3 | $75,000 | Other | |
| 3i INFOTECH INC. | 3 | $70,000 | Other | |
| ROLL-TECH MOLDING PRODUCTS, LLC | 3 | $38,522 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hickory
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,383 | -20.4% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,880 | -22.5% | 11 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - North Carolina
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for North Carolina.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $236,970 | 14,510 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $227,310 | 1,940 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $226,460 | 2,820 |
| Podiatrists | $221,370 | 270 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $213,380 | 100 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,400 | 1,110 |
| Dentists, General | $191,280 | 4,410 |
| Physicists | $170,690 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,550 | 24,230 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $167,430 | 6,750 |
Salary Trend in Hickory, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hickory, NC has a cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,493 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,383 | $83,995 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,880 | $78,245 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.