Community Health Workers Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $47,440 -7% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $67,640
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $42,740
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $67,640

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Community Health Workers salary is 36% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,930
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Wilmington, NC is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Wilmington, NC is 7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,740.