Community Health Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $50,760 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $66,340
Employed locally 530
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $43,780
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $51,060
    90th
    $66,340

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Lexington Park, MD $57,500
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $51,590
    York-Hanover, PA $50,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,010
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,000

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,780.