Community Health Workers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $44,030 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $67,210
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $55,620
    90th
    $67,210

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Community Health Workers salary is 43% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,470
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Reading, PA is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Reading, PA is 13.7% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.