Pays $25.06-$32.89/hr — Counselor market median is ~$71k (135 jobs)
About the Role
Lactation Counselor for WIC program. $25.06-$32.89/hr. Office setting in NC.
Join County of Mecklenburg, NC as a Lactation Counselor – WIC Program in North Carolina.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25.06 - $32.89/hr.
- Exempt (salaried) position
- Pay based on education, skill, experience
- County government benefits
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join County of Mecklenburg, NC as a Lactation Counselor – WIC Program.
Key Responsibilities
The Lactation Counselor provides consultation and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers regarding breastfeeding through the WIC program, involving education, consistent follow-up contacts, and managing client appointments and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of directly related experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with satisfactory completion of state-approved Lactation Peer Counseling Training required post-hire. A valid driver's license and ability to work outside normal hours or during emergencies may also be required.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Lactation Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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