Community Health Workers pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for community health workers is $23.06 an hour ($47,970 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$23.06Median hourly pay
$42,240–$60,340Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in South Carolina

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). South Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for community health workers in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.32$38,110
25% of workers$20.31$42,240
Half of workers (median)$23.06$47,970
75% of workers$29.01$60,340
90% of workers$33.77$70,230

Community Health Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$54,53080
Charleston-North Charleston$50,98080
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$49,41060
Florence$46,00060
Columbia$45,82080

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,340
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,370
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,800
Social and Human Service Assistants$38,550
Healthcare Social Workers$60,840
Rehabilitation Counselors$35,990
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$39,930

Other job titles for this job

Health Program SpecialistBehavioral Health AdvocateBHWBenefits Outreach SpecialistCommunicable Disease LiaisonCommunity Development CoordinatorCommunity Health AdvisorCommunity Health AdvocateCommunity Health AgentCommunity Health AssistantCommunity Health CoordinatorCommunity Health Counselor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.