Community Health Worker

Starting Salary

$37,515
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$55,150
NC Triangle area
47
% High school diploma or equivalent
31
% Bachelor’s degree

Job Outlook

+11.5%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

68
NC Triangle area

Community Health Workers promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.