Community Health Workers Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $49,790 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $39,470
90th percentile $64,130
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,470
    25th
    $40,790
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $58,420
    90th
    $64,130

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Community Health Workers salary is 28% 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 Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,530
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $34,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Greenville, SC is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Greenville, SC is 2.4% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,470 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,790.