Community Health Worker Salary in South Carolina: $54,500 Average

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Average base salary, South Carolina

$54,500 / year

≈ $4,550 per month · $26.20 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $49,500

25th percentile
$43,500Average
$54,50075th percentile
$62,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Community Health Worker salary by state

Alabama$46,500

Alaska$56,500

Arizona$55,500

Arkansas$52,000

California$66,000

Colorado$61,500

Connecticut$59,000

Delaware$56,000

District of Columbia$71,000

Florida$49,500

Georgia$55,000

Hawaii$62,000

Idaho$60,000

Illinois$53,500

Indiana$52,500

Iowa$52,000

Kansas$51,500

Kentucky$53,000

Louisiana$49,000

Maine$52,000

Maryland$57,000

Massachusetts$59,000

Michigan$56,000

Minnesota$54,000

Mississippi$46,000

Missouri$52,500

Montana$56,000

Nebraska$57,000

Nevada$66,000

New Hampshire$64,500

New Jersey$61,500

New Mexico$58,000

New York$64,500

North Carolina$52,000

North Dakota$62,000

Ohio$56,500

Oklahoma$50,500

Oregon$58,000

Pennsylvania$58,500

Rhode Island$59,500

South Carolina$54,500

South Dakota$50,500

Tennessee$45,000

Texas$52,000

Utah$58,000

Vermont$55,000

Virginia$56,000

Washington$62,000

West Virginia$41,500

Wisconsin$56,000

Wyoming$60,500

About this role

Community Health Worker is a professional role in the Community and Social Service job family, focused on Community Health Worker work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Community Health Workers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Writing Service Orientation Reading Comprehension

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Community Health Worker salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

35,600 workers

$56,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

14,210 workers

$62,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

13,220 workers

$62,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

4,250 workers

$55,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,280 workers

$61,500

Educational Services

2,610 workers

$52,500

Finance and Insurance

1,920 workers

$62,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

1,480 workers

$60,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Community Health Worker pays 13% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Religious Workers, All Other$56,000

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Social and Human Service Assistants$49,500

Clergy$69,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Community Health Worker make?

The average base salary for a Community Health Worker in the United States is $58,000 per year, or about $27.88 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $47,000 and $64,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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