Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for healthcare support workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $50,810 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $48,430
Total employment 109,740 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 14,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 109,700 → 113,500 (+3,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$75,170
- Alaska$63,810
- Washington$63,250
- Delaware$59,100
- Massachusetts$59,020
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$36,300
- Mississippi$39,900
- Alabama$42,640
- Arkansas$42,790
- Nebraska$43,600
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $75,170 | $73,590 | $36 | +47.9% | 400 |
| 2 | Alaska | $63,810 | $61,300 | $31 | +25.6% | 120 |
| 3 | Washington | $63,250 | $62,040 | $30 | +24.5% | 3,140 |
| 4 | Delaware | $59,100 | $57,760 | $28 | +16.3% | 110 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $59,020 | $58,340 | $28 | +16.2% | 1,680 |
| 6 | New York | $57,220 | $56,510 | $28 | +12.6% | 5,470 |
| 7 | California | $56,100 | $49,130 | $27 | +10.4% | 23,590 |
| 8 | Kansas | $54,240 | $54,830 | $26 | +6.8% | 240 |
| 9 | Nevada | $54,240 | $50,790 | $26 | +6.8% | 1,280 |
| 10 | Arizona | $53,540 | $49,940 | $26 | +5.4% | 3,070 |
| 11 | Indiana | $52,840 | $49,900 | $25 | +4% | 590 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $52,100 | $47,600 | $25 | +2.5% | 290 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $52,040 | $49,600 | $25 | +2.4% | 2,640 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $51,520 | $52,170 | $25 | +1.4% | 450 |
| 15 | Illinois | $51,210 | $48,360 | $25 | +0.8% | 1,330 |
| 16 | Idaho | $50,990 | $52,160 | $25 | +0.4% | 220 |
| 17 | Oregon | $50,920 | $47,510 | $24 | +0.2% | 2,650 |
| 18 | Maine | $50,700 | $49,100 | $24 | -0.2% | 420 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $50,590 | $49,940 | $24 | -0.4% | 540 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $50,500 | $49,730 | $24 | -0.6% | 860 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $50,320 | $47,010 | $24 | -1% | 280 |
| 22 | Utah | $50,060 | $46,800 | $24 | -1.5% | 830 |
| 23 | Florida | $49,950 | $45,700 | $24 | -1.7% | 5,550 |
| 24 | Colorado | $49,850 | $47,330 | $24 | -1.9% | 2,650 |
| 25 | Vermont | $49,710 | $47,370 | $24 | -2.2% | 300 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $49,490 | $47,080 | $24 | -2.6% | 2,470 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $49,470 | $47,940 | $24 | -2.6% | 1,230 |
| 28 | Texas | $48,950 | $45,250 | $24 | -3.7% | 10,320 |
| 29 | Virginia | $48,920 | $46,060 | $24 | -3.7% | 2,180 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $48,740 | $46,020 | $23 | -4.1% | 770 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $48,730 | $44,610 | $23 | -4.1% | 260 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $48,670 | $49,940 | $23 | -4.2% | 180 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $48,040 | $44,550 | $23 | -5.5% | 1,550 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $47,800 | $48,620 | $23 | -5.9% | 1,400 |
| 35 | Maryland | $47,690 | $43,680 | $23 | -6.1% | 3,170 |
| 36 | Montana | $47,440 | $41,410 | $23 | -6.6% | 350 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $47,440 | $45,460 | $23 | -6.6% | 450 |
| 38 | Georgia | $47,390 | $46,750 | $23 | -6.7% | 2,040 |
| 39 | Iowa | $46,950 | $44,720 | $23 | -7.6% | 470 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $46,750 | $45,160 | $22 | -8% | 4,160 |
| 41 | Ohio | $46,390 | $43,620 | $22 | -8.7% | 1,360 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $45,990 | $45,930 | $22 | -9.5% | 2,940 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $45,850 | $44,850 | $22 | -9.8% | 1,810 |
| 44 | Missouri | $44,240 | $39,940 | $21 | -12.9% | 4,410 |
| 45 | Michigan | $44,060 | $40,280 | $21 | -13.3% | 2,220 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $43,840 | $38,740 | $21 | -13.7% | 780 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $43,600 | $39,140 | $21 | -14.2% | 430 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $42,790 | $38,040 | $21 | -15.8% | 790 |
| 49 | Alabama | $42,640 | $36,760 | $21 | -16.1% | 660 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,900 | $34,900 | $19 | -21.5% | 520 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $36,300 | $34,040 | $17 | -28.6% | 4,100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 373 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa, CA | $76,490 | $72,120 | 100 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,520 | $67,800 | 2,180 |
| 3 | Springfield, MA | $65,760 | $65,730 | 150 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,540 | $66,810 | 1,720 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $64,310 | $66,240 | 40 |
| 6 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,080 | $58,810 | 1,140 |
| 7 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $62,660 | $61,850 | 120 |
| 8 | Anchorage, AK | $62,550 | $65,020 | 80 |
| 9 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $62,230 | $59,410 | 50 |
| 10 | Bellingham, WA | $61,850 | $65,000 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing healthcare support workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $66,830 | $61,300 | 290 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $64,040 | $60,100 | 320 |
| 3 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $64,040 | $60,160 | 320 |
| 4 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $64,040 | $61,040 | 370 |
| 5 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $63,940 | $63,800 | — |
| 6 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Privately Owned | $63,440 | $63,650 | 510 |
| 7 | General Merchandise Retailers | $61,610 | $56,530 | 930 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $59,950 | $60,690 | 14,260 |
| 9 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $59,950 | $60,690 | 14,260 |
| 10 | Educational Support Services, Privately Owned | $59,590 | $55,540 | 260 |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $57,840 | $57,340 | 90 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $57,720 | $57,830 | 19,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare support workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median healthcare support workers, all other salary in the United States is $48,430 per year (mean $50,810), and about 80% earn between $34,770 and $71,470.
How much do healthcare support workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,810 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays healthcare support workers, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for healthcare support workers, all other at $75,170 per year (median $73,590).
What is the job outlook for healthcare support workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 14,400 openings per year.