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How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make in Hickory?

$62,780a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.

Hourly
$30.18
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
100 of 142
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,590Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $71,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,590$20.96
25th$45,050$21.66
Median$62,780$30.18
75th$68,810$33.08
90th$71,950$34.59

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers.

Charlotte, NC$86,770
Virginia Beach, VA$80,260
Greensboro, NC$75,790
Raleigh, NC$71,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$57,220
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$52,260
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$49,350
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,940
Firefighter$36,340
Security Guard$31,860
Lifeguard$24,480
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $62,780 against $77,970 nationally, 19% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $67,270, so Hickory pays 7% less.

Where does Hickory rank for first-line supervisors of correctional officer pay?

100 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of correctional officer make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,950 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.