Community Health Workers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $49,000 -4% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $70,360
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $43,390
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $65,220
    90th
    $70,360

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Community Health Workers salary is 23% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Scranton, PA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Scranton, PA is 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,390.