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Community Health Workers

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Community Health Workers

Starting Salary

$37,790
NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$48,163
NC Triangle Area
% High school diploma or equivalent required
% Bachelor’s degree preferred

5-Year Job Outlook

+6.7%
NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

93
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.