Community Health Workers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $47,150 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $74,810
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $74,810

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Community Health Workers salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,790
    Wisconsin $52,050

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,340
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Charleston, SC is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Charleston, SC is 7.6% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.