Community Health Workers Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $45,560 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $77,220
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $42,450
    50th (median)
    $45,560
    75th
    $61,810
    90th
    $77,220

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Community Health Workers salary is 31% 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 Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,590
    Social Workers, All Other $94,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Columbia, SC is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Columbia, SC is 10.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,450.