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Western North Carolina

The Western North Carolina site includes Cherokee, Graham, Jackson, and Swain counties, and Qualla Boundary, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In order to apply, you must live in one of the listed locations.

Positions and Pay Rates

Pay rates are based on position and the county in which an employee lives. See table below. 

County Position Pay (hourly)
Cherokee Census Field Supervisor $25.50
Cherokee Census Trainer $25.50
Cherokee Enumerator $23.25
Cherokee Outreach Assistant $23.25
Graham Census Field Supervisor $32.75
Graham Census Trainer $32.75
Graham Enumerator $29.75
Graham Outreach Assistant $29.75
Jackson Census Field Supervisor $29.25
Jackson Census Trainer $29.25
Jackson Enumerator $26.50
Jackson Outreach Assistant $26.50
Swain Census Field Supervisor $24.50
Swain Census Trainer $24.50
Swain Enumerator $22.25
Swain Outreach Assistant $22.25

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Page Last Revised - September 19, 2025