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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Hickory?

$39,410a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,284 a month.

Hourly
$18.95
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
164 of 317
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,620Median: $39,410Highest 10%: $50,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,620$16.64
25th$39,410$18.95
Median$39,410$18.95
75th$44,020$21.16
90th$50,580$24.32

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Asheville, NC$45,280
Winston-Salem, NC$43,000
Greensboro, NC$42,240
Charlotte, NC$40,600
Durham, NC$40,290
Raleigh, NC$39,760
Wilmington, NC$38,440
Greenville, NC$37,010
Virginia Beach, VA$35,900
Helpers--Production Worker salary in North Carolina Helpers--Production Worker salary in all states

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 helpers--production worker make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $18.95 ($39,410 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Hickory than the national average?

Yes: $39,410 against $39,070 nationally, 1% more.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,410, so Hickory pays 0% more.

Where does Hickory rank for helpers--production worker pay?

164 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,580 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.