How much does a community health worker make in New Jersey?
$55,790a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in New Jersey. That is $26.82 an hour or $4,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.82
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,640Median: $55,790Highest 10%: $83,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| 75th | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| 90th | $83,600 | $40.19 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,340 |
| Allentown, PA | $58,180 |
| Trenton, NJ | $55,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,760 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $49,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 8. Nevada | $57,730 |
| 9. Washington | $57,070 |
| 10. Delaware | $55,850 |
| 11. New Jersey | $55,790 |
| 12. Utah | $55,700 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $55,560 |
| 14. New Mexico | $54,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.82 ($55,790 a year).
Do community health workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $55,790 against $51,850 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for community health worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays community health workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,340 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.