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How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make in Hickory?

$48,380a year

Median yearly pay for fabric and apparel patternmakers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.

Hourly
$23.26
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
5 of 6
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,710Median: $48,380Highest 10%: $64,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,710$17.17
25th$36,660$17.63
Median$48,380$23.26
75th$58,630$28.19
90th$64,650$31.08

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for fabric and apparel patternmakers.

Greensboro, NC$40,090
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Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,910
Tool and Die Maker$63,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,140
Upholsterer$59,700
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$53,800
Food Batchmaker$53,160
Cutter and Trimmer$49,200
Printing Press Operator$48,980
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,740
Textile Cutting Machine Setter$48,640
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).

Do fabric and apparel patternmakers make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $48,380 against $62,750 nationally, 23% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $48,180, so Hickory pays 0% more.

Where does Hickory rank for fabric and apparel patternmaker pay?

5 of 6 metro areas with data.

How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,650 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.