Community Health Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for community health workers is $22.87 an hour ($47,560 a year). About 1,680 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). North Carolina ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.38 | $36,160 |
| 25% of workers | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.87 | $47,560 |
| 75% of workers | $26.34 | $54,790 |
| 90% of workers | $32.87 | $68,380 |
Community Health Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,980 | 210 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $49,920 | 380 |
| Asheville | $48,950 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem | $48,910 | 110 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $47,390 | 100 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,760 | 260 |
| Greenville | $46,610 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $42,510 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $42,450 | 60 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for community health workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,610 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,850 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $63,280 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $79,590 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,890 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,210 |
| Health Education Specialists | $58,080 |
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