Community Health Workers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for community health workers is $26.82 an hour ($55,790 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($51,850). New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.06 | $39,640 |
| 25% of workers | $21.38 | $44,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.82 | $55,790 |
| 75% of workers | $31.48 | $65,470 |
| 90% of workers | $40.19 | $83,600 |
Community Health Workers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $55,530 | 80 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $49,330 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for community health workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $48,420 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $76,280 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $58,300 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $95,290 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $82,690 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $66,590 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,730 |
| Health Education Specialists | $73,740 |
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