Community Health Worker Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Community Health Workers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$45,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.84
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $51,850
State Rank
#46 of 51
1,220 employed here

How much does a Community Health Worker make in Florida?

Community Health Workers in Florida take home a median of $45,420 annually — roughly $21.84 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $51,850.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $31,350 while the top 10% make $69,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,850 and $54,060 a year.

Community Health Worker salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,350$15.07
25th percentile (early career)$38,850$18.68
50th percentile (median)$45,420$21.84
75th percentile (experienced)$54,060$25.99
90th percentile (top earners)$69,630$33.48

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories for Community Health Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Hampshire$66,680
2District of Columbia$62,510
3North Dakota$59,610
4Colorado$59,260
5Hawaii$58,450

Working as a Community Health Worker in Florida

Nationally, about 62,000 people work as Community Health Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($45,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Community Health Worker make in Florida?
The median Community Health Worker salary in Florida is $45,420 per year, or about $21.84 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,350 at the entry level to $69,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Community Health Workers about 12% less than the national median of $51,850. Florida ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Community Health Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,420 a year. About 1,220 Community Health Workers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.