How much does a community health worker make in Albany?
$61,610a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $29.62 an hour or $5,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.62
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $61,610Highest 10%: $93,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 75th | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $93,400 | $44.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| New York, NY | $59,340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,010 |
| Utica, NY | $46,840 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $83,910 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $81,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $76,970 |
| Health Education Specialist | $69,060 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $67,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,190 |
| Child | $66,540 |
| Educational | $62,920 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,030 |
| Clergy | $49,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $29.62 ($61,610 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $61,610 against $51,850 nationally, 19% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,130, so Albany pays 6% more.
Where does Albany rank for community health worker pay?
12 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,400 or more.
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.