How much does a community health worker make in North Carolina?
$47,560a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in North Carolina. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.87
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $47,560Highest 10%: $68,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| Median | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 75th | $54,790 | $26.34 | |
| 90th | $68,380 | $32.88 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $50,980 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,920 |
| Asheville, NC | $48,950 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,910 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,390 |
| Durham, NC | $46,760 |
| Greenville, NC | $46,610 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $44,930 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,510 |
| Hickory, NC | $42,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 38. Indiana | $47,960 |
| 39. Iowa | $47,780 |
| 40. Minnesota | $47,560 |
| 41. North Carolina | $47,560 |
| 42. Kansas | $47,300 |
| 43. Louisiana | $46,450 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.87 ($47,560 a year).
Do community health workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,560 against $51,850 nationally, 8% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for community health worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays community health workers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $50,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.