Community Health Workers pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for community health workers is $24.40 an hour ($50,760 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). It is about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($50,710).
Pay range for community health workers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.13 | $39,780 |
| 25% of workers | $22.46 | $46,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.40 | $50,760 |
| 75% of workers | $29.42 | $61,200 |
| 90% of workers | $36.36 | $75,640 |
Community Health Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $58,250 | 100 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $58,180 | 100 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page) | $50,760 | 1,230 |
| Pittsburgh | $49,940 | 370 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49,660 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $49,410 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,370 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $55,930 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,810 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,370 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $65,990 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $54,510 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,660 |
| Health Education Specialists | $75,220 |
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