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Hickory, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (32% appear duplicated)

Hickory, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Hickory, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 238 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hickory, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hickory, NC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Intern21——
Part-time9—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail172—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants60——
Healthcare58——
Consumer Goods55—$18.57/hr n=6
Telecommunications3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate23
  • Pharmacy20
  • Server / Host16
  • Food Service13
  • Cook / Kitchen12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Pharmacy Technicians9
  • Pharmacists6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail172
  • Food Service / Restaurants60
  • Healthcare58
  • Consumer Goods55
  • Telecommunications3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified204 · 86%
  • Intern21 · 9%
  • Part-time9 · 4%
  • Full-time4 · 2%

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