How much does a healthcare support worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Average (mean)
- $50,810
- Jobs
- 109,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 90th | $71,470 | $34.36 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $73,590 |
| Washington | $62,040 |
| Alaska | $61,300 |
| Massachusetts | $58,340 |
| Delaware | $57,760 |
| New York | $56,510 |
| Kansas | $54,830 |
| New Mexico | $52,170 |
| Idaho | $52,160 |
| Nevada | $50,790 |
| Arizona | $49,940 |
| Oklahoma | $49,940 |
| Wyoming | $49,940 |
| Indiana | $49,900 |
| South Carolina | $49,730 |
| New Jersey | $49,600 |
| California | $49,130 |
| Maine | $49,100 |
| Hawaii | $48,620 |
| Illinois | $48,360 |
| Tennessee | $47,940 |
| Rhode Island | $47,600 |
| Oregon | $47,510 |
| Vermont | $47,370 |
| Colorado | $47,330 |
| North Carolina | $47,080 |
| North Dakota | $47,010 |
| Utah | $46,800 |
| Georgia | $46,750 |
| Virginia | $46,060 |
| Kentucky | $46,020 |
| Minnesota | $45,930 |
| Florida | $45,700 |
| New Hampshire | $45,460 |
| Texas | $45,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,160 |
| Wisconsin | $44,850 |
| Iowa | $44,720 |
| South Dakota | $44,610 |
| Connecticut | $44,550 |
| Maryland | $43,680 |
| Ohio | $43,620 |
| Montana | $41,410 |
| Michigan | $40,280 |
| Missouri | $39,940 |
| Nebraska | $39,140 |
| West Virginia | $38,740 |
| Arkansas | $38,040 |
| Alabama | $36,760 |
| Mississippi | $34,900 |
| Louisiana | $34,040 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $76,490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,520 |
| Springfield, MA | $65,760 |
| Seattle, WA | $64,540 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $64,310 |
| Austin, TX | $64,080 |
| Bremerton, WA | $62,660 |
| Anchorage, AK | $62,550 |
| Lewiston, ME | $62,230 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,850 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,090 |
| Boston, MA | $60,760 |
| Longview, WA | $60,050 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,850 |
In other countries
Healthcare Support Worker belongs to the international group "Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Massage Therapist$58,450
- Dental Assistant$48,070
- Medical Assistant$45,690
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,700
- Medical Transcriptionist$40,410
- Pharmacy Aide$37,680
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,150
- Phlebotomist$45,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.28 ($48,430 a year).
How much does a healthcare support worker make a month?
About $4,036 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,430 a year.
How much does a healthcare support worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,770 or less a year ($16.72 an hour); the top 10% make $71,470 or more.
Which state pays healthcare support workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $73,590 a year, followed by Washington ($62,040) and Alaska ($61,300).
Which city pays healthcare support workers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $76,490 a year.
How many healthcare support workers are there in the United States?
About 109,740 people work as healthcare support workers.
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.