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Hickory, NC is a great place to live and work. With a 27.42% projected job growth rate, it's an ideal spot for those looking for employment opportunities. The unemployment rate in Hickory remains at 4.1%, the same as the national average. This makes the city attractive to potential employees who may be seeking stability and job security within their chosen profession. With a favorable job outlook and strong economic growth, Hickory is an appealing option for individuals looking to grow professionally and make a home in a thriving North Carolina community.

The unemployment rate in Hickory is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Hickory has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Hickory is $53,117.
- The median home cost in Hickory is $255,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Hickory? Health Practitioners ($87,969)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($7,784)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($78,750)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($12,125)
- Average Income of Residents in Hickory ($32,745) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Hickory (4.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Hickory. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Hickory, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsHickory, North CarolinaUnited States
  $32,745$37,638
  $53,117$69,021
  4.56
  -6.5%-6.2%
  38.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationHickory, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$71,453$77,236
  Business, Financial$50,833$68,299
  Computer, Math$83,529$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$59,974$86,023
  Sciences$52,396$66,034
  Social Service$43,182$44,925
  Legal$47,198$88,013
  Education$38,153$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$7,784$43,591
  Health Practitioners$87,969$75,327
  Health Technicians$30,588$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,083$25,441
  Fire Fighters$12,473$35,516
  Law Enforcement$14,953$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,812$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$14,652$23,378
  Personal Care$15,407$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,659$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$37,686$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$30,530$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,250$48,436
  Production$30,736$38,103
  Transportation$31,438$39,572
  Material Moving$22,002$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryHickory, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$37,650$44,287
  Manufacturing$38,977$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$49,880$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,095$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$41,855$43,256
  Utilities$78,750$77,546
  Information$60,694$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$50,551$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$19,412$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$66,447$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,007$30,687
  Educational Services$36,133$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$47,228$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$12,125$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,449$18,154
  Other Services$26,357$29,481
  Public Administration$41,332$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 1 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 2 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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