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How much does an installation make in Hickory?

$44,010a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.

Hourly
$21.16
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
293 of 354
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,360Median: $44,010Highest 10%: $68,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,360$15.56
25th$34,140$16.41
Median$44,010$21.16
75th$57,540$27.66
90th$68,740$33.05

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for installations.

Fayetteville, NC$61,440
Jacksonville, NC$59,760
Virginia Beach, VA$49,990
Goldsboro, NC$49,360
Raleigh, NC$48,240
Charlotte, NC$48,130
Greensboro, NC$47,520
Durham, NC$47,010
Winston-Salem, NC$45,470
Asheville, NC$45,310
Wilmington, NC$44,390
Burlington, NC$44,000
Greenville, NC$42,060
Installation salary in North Carolina Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,120
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$72,480
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$71,290
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,040
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,570
Maintenance Worker$60,940
Medical Equipment Repairer$59,190
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,720
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$54,480
Heating$50,300
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $21.16 ($44,010 a year).

Do installations make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $44,010 against $49,230 nationally, 11% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,780, so Hickory pays 6% less.

Where does Hickory rank for installation pay?

293 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,740 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.