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How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in Hickory?

$49,350a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.

Hourly
$23.73
Vs. national median
-47%
Rank among cities
288 of 298
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $49,350Highest 10%: $87,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,420$17.51
25th$44,840$21.56
Median$49,350$23.73
75th$60,050$28.87
90th$87,780$42.20

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$87,530
Raleigh, NC$78,470
Jacksonville, NC$69,240
Charlotte, NC$65,960
Wilmington, NC$61,390
Durham, NC$59,520
Greensboro, NC$59,370
Rocky Mount, NC$58,870
Asheville, NC$58,490
Burlington, NC$56,820
Winston-Salem, NC$55,940
Pinehurst, NC$55,900
Fayetteville, NC$55,680
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,190
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$62,780
Detective and Criminal Investigator$57,220
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$52,260
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 firefighting and prevention worker make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $23.73 ($49,350 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $49,350 against $93,530 nationally, 47% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $59,560, so Hickory pays 17% less.

Where does Hickory rank for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker pay?

288 of 298 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,780 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.