How much does a community health worker make in Baltimore?
$49,720a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,470Median: $49,720Highest 10%: $83,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| 25th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $83,680 | $40.23 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| Washington, DC | $58,790 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $55,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,760 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $50,350 |
| Salisbury, MD | $45,110 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,720 |
| Child | $74,960 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,960 |
| Educational | $74,740 |
| Social Worker | $72,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,900 |
| Clergy | $59,700 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $23.90 ($49,720 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $49,720 against $51,850 nationally, 4% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $50,550, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for community health worker pay?
96 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,680 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.