Community Health Workers Salary in South Carolina
Community Health Workers in South Carolina make a median of $45,580 a year, or about $21.91 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in South Carolina
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $51K | +12% | 30 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $50K | +9% | 70 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $47K | +3% | 80 |
| Columbia | $46K | -0% | 80 |
| Florence | $41K | -10% | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $40K | -13% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make in South Carolina?
The median is $45,580 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,780, and experienced community health workers can clear $71,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,114/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 40.6% 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina 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 $48,921 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.