How much does a community health worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.93 an hour or $4,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.93
- Average (mean)
- $56,180
- Jobs
- 61,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| 75th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Hampshire | $66,680 |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 |
| North Dakota | $59,610 |
| Colorado | $59,260 |
| Hawaii | $58,450 |
| New York | $58,130 |
| California | $58,050 |
| Nevada | $57,730 |
| Washington | $57,070 |
| Delaware | $55,850 |
| New Jersey | $55,790 |
| Utah | $55,700 |
| Massachusetts | $55,560 |
| New Mexico | $54,830 |
| Wyoming | $54,020 |
| Connecticut | $53,560 |
| Oregon | $53,350 |
| Rhode Island | $53,100 |
| Idaho | $52,050 |
| Alaska | $52,000 |
| Nebraska | $51,780 |
| Vermont | $51,500 |
| Wisconsin | $51,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,710 |
| Georgia | $50,680 |
| Ohio | $50,650 |
| Maryland | $50,550 |
| Montana | $49,780 |
| Michigan | $49,380 |
| Illinois | $49,240 |
| Arizona | $48,950 |
| Virginia | $48,910 |
| Missouri | $48,770 |
| Texas | $48,720 |
| Maine | $48,670 |
| Kentucky | $48,230 |
| South Carolina | $47,970 |
| Indiana | $47,960 |
| Iowa | $47,780 |
| Minnesota | $47,560 |
| North Carolina | $47,560 |
| Kansas | $47,300 |
| Louisiana | $46,450 |
| Oklahoma | $45,790 |
| South Dakota | $45,700 |
| Florida | $45,420 |
| Arkansas | $44,890 |
| Alabama | $43,340 |
| Tennessee | $42,310 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 |
| West Virginia | $37,950 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Carson City, NV | $81,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,290 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,090 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,710 |
| San Jose, CA | $69,630 |
| Boulder, CO | $65,780 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,960 |
| Denver, CO | $62,400 |
| Traverse City, MI | $62,160 |
| Albany, NY | $61,610 |
| Lincoln, NE | $61,310 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,130 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,800 |
In other countries
Community Health Worker belongs to the international group "Community health workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.93 ($51,850 a year).
How much does a community health worker make a month?
About $4,321 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,850 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,810 or less a year ($18.66 an hour); the top 10% make $77,180 or more.
Which state pays community health workers the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $66,680 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($62,510) and North Dakota ($59,610).
Which city pays community health workers the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $81,600 a year.
How many community health workers are there in the United States?
About 61,660 people work as community health 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.