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Jobs in Hickory, NC
245 active postings tracked in Hickory, NC · collapsed to 164 roles.
Hickory, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+31 this week — 32 added vs 1 removed)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)
Hickory, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Hickory, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 245 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 40% of postings in Hickory, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 32 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 245).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 89% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Dollar General, and RH (Restoration Hardware).
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.
- 245Active postings
- 32Posted this week
- 98Open 30+ days40% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 245
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager39
- Retail Associate23
- Pharmacy20
- Server / Host17
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail173
- Food Service / Restaurants66
- Healthcare58
- Consumer Goods56
- Telecommunications3
- Financial Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified211 · 86%
- Intern21 · 9%
- Part-time9 · 4%
- Full-time4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Hickory, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN HICKORY, NCStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Hickory, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Hickory, North Carolina · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Customer Experience Lead-Valley HillsCustomer Success× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Hickory, North Carolina, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Valley Hills - Hickory, NCCustomer Success
Victoria's Secret · Hickory, North Carolina, United States · vsco.taleo.net
posted 2 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Hickory, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty Hickory NC 1533Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Hickory, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- 01533 Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Hickory, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager Hickory NC Sally Beauty 1533Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Hickory, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Double Needle Sewer
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Outside Upholstery Associate× 2 openings
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Upholstery Stager
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Inside Upholstery Associate× 2 openings
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Material HandlerWarehouse / Stocker
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Sewing Inspector
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Spring Up 8 Way Hand Tie Associate× 2 openings
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- AE - Stock Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Hickory, North Carolina · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Serge Sewer
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Cushion Filler
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Webber
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Hickory, North Carolina · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 months ago