Community Health Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Community Health Workers in Pennsylvania make a median of $50,350 a year, or about $24.21 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $70K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $70K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $52K | +4% | 110 |
| Pittsburgh | $51K | +1% | 530 |
| York-Hanover | $51K | +1% | 50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $49K | -3% | 1,360 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49K | -3% | N/A |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $46K | -8% | 60 |
| Reading | $44K | -13% | 40 |
| Erie | $43K | -14% | 40 |
| Lancaster | $43K | -14% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $50,350 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,460, and experienced community health workers can clear $69,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,412/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 39.6% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $53,017 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.