Community Health Workers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $46,500 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $72,650
Employed locally 200
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $72,650

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Community Health Workers salary is 43% 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 Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,460
    Health Education Specialists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Durham, NC is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Durham, NC is 8.9% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.