If you’re looking for employment opportunities in Hickory, you’ve come to the right place. Hickory is home to several industries, including medical, technology, manufacturing, and niche industries. Hickory’s Trivium Corporate Center is home to five major tenants that collectively support over 1,000 job opportunities for our city. Those are a lot of opportunities for employment, but there are even more companies and industries to explore in Hickory. We’ve listed and provided links below to our major employers and top industries to help you craft your career in Hickory. If you are looking for career opportunities with the City of Hickory, please visit the City’s Human Resources page. Looking to craft your own career? Check out the City’s Starting and Owning a Local Business page.

City of Hickory Government
Career Opportunities

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 43,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 365,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas.

Top Industries in the Hickory MSA

Manufacturing
Education
Healthcare
Retail Trade
Professional, scientific, and management
Public Administration
Transportation
Construction

HKY4VETS

Hickory welcomes military veterans and their families, and offers support and resources for those transitioning back to civilian life through HKY4Vets. Since its inception in 2016, HKY4Vets (Hickory4Vets), a public-private partnership of companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and veterans, has worked to build a sustainable model for our community and establish a plan of work based on three overarching priorities: Awareness, Advocacy, and Access. We desire to become one of the most "veteran-ready" communities in the entire country.