How much does a community health worker make in Atlanta?
$50,990a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $50,990Highest 10%: $77,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $77,580 | $37.30 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $112,500 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $101,500 |
| Director | $93,120 |
| Counselor | $79,490 |
| Educational | $67,730 |
| Social Worker | $67,260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| Clergy | $65,150 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,270 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.51 ($50,990 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $50,990 against $51,850 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $50,680, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for community health worker pay?
78 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,580 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.