Community Health Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $41,390 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.90
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $52,290
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $41,390
    75th
    $48,280
    90th
    $52,290

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Community Health Workers salary is 30% 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420
    Social Workers, All Other $102,840
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Fayetteville, NC is $19.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 18.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.