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Stable

Hickory, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+36 this week — 37 added vs 1 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Hickory, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Hickory, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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
Retail173—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Healthcare58——
Consumer Goods56—$18.57/hr n=6
Telecommunications3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • 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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail173
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Healthcare58
  • Consumer Goods56
  • Telecommunications3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified216 · 86%
  • Intern21 · 8%
  • Part-time9 · 4%
  • Full-time4 · 2%

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