Community Health Worker

Starting Salary

$47,508
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$48,159
NC Triangle area
38
% Bachelor’s degree
19
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+15%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

88
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.