Community Health Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $46,300 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $32,810
90th percentile $76,050
Employed locally 100
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,810
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $76,050

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Community Health Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Anchorage, AK $59,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,000
    Lincoln, NE $56,960
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,780
    Winston-Salem, NC $52,710

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Asheville, NC is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 9.3% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Asheville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,810 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.