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Community Health Workers Salary in Delaware

Community Health Workers in Delaware make a median of $46,890 a year, or about $22.55 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$47K
Median annual
$22.55/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,141/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$48,087/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,693/mo

About community health workers

U.S. employed: 370
Category: Community & Social

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Community Health Workers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $36,730, 25th percentile $40,200, median $46,890, 75th percentile $60,890, 90th percentile $67,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$40KMedian$47K75th$61K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Community Health Workers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $36,730, 25th percentile $40,200, median $46,890, 75th percentile $60,890, 90th percentile $67,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do community health workers make in Delaware?

The median is $46,890 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,730, and experienced community health workers can clear $67,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,141/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 46.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a community health workers salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median community health workers salary is worth about $48,087 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do community health workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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