Community Health Workers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $43,120 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $67,070
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $38,700
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $67,070

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Community Health Workers salary is 48% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,140
    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

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Lancaster, PA is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,700.