Community Health Workers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,010 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $31,960
90th percentile $84,260
Employed locally 130
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,960
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $44,010
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $84,260

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,040
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Eastern North Carolina is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.31 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 13.8% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,960 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.