Community Health Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $49,470 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $74,240
Employed locally 200
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $49,470
    75th
    $66,510
    90th
    $74,240

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Community Health Workers salary is 49% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,350
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Raleigh, NC is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.