Community Health Workers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $52,140 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $39,240
90th percentile $73,670
Employed locally 110
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,240
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $52,140
    75th
    $67,420
    90th
    $73,670

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $57,500
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $51,590
    Pittsburgh, PA $50,760
    York-Hanover, PA $50,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,010
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,000

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,040
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,580
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.65 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 2.2% above the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Allentown?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,240 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.