Community Health Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $61,080 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $61,080
Employed locally 120
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $61,080
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $61,080

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 105% Median Community Health Workers salary is 5% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $45,480
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $41,940

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Charleston, WV is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 19.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.