Community Health Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $51,410 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $80,940
Employed locally 110
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $80,940

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Community Health Workers salary is 47% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,630
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $48,180

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,200
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $78,830
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Trenton, NJ is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 0.7% above 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.