SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Burlington
Burlington, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Burlington, NC is $35,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $48,430 — a gap of 26.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Burlington, NC is $35,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $48,430 — a gap of 26.2%. Half of workers earn between $35,740 and $35,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,140 and the ninetieth at $44,680.
Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $57,390. Of the 263 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $35,740 | −26.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,740 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $35,740 | −26.2% |
| 90th | $44,680 | −7.7% |
| Mean | $37,610 | −22.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $57,390 | 410 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $56,620 | 70 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $53,660 | 50 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $48,950 | 150 | |
| 5 | Charlotte | $47,830 | 440 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $47,090 | 80 | |
| 7 | Raleigh | $45,940 | 310 | |
| 8 | Wilmington | $44,520 | 60 | |
| 9 | Winston-Salem | $44,290 | 180 | |
| 10 | Durham | $43,220 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,740 goes as far as $37,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,740 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,140 to $44,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $57,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Burlington, NC?
The median annual wage is $35,740, or $17.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Burlington, NC is 26.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, NC earns more than $44,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $57,390 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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