Community Health Workers Salary in Florida
Community Health Workers in Florida make a median of $45,300 a year, or about $21.78 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $45K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in Florida
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $52K | +14% | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $46K | +2% | 190 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $46K | +1% | 640 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $46K | +1% | 30 |
| Jacksonville | $45K | -1% | 130 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $44K | -2% | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $43K | -5% | 280 |
| Tallahassee | $42K | -8% | 40 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $38K | -15% | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $37K | -18% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make in Florida?
The median is $45,300 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,490, and experienced community health workers can clear $71,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,203/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 51.8% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $45,953 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.