How much does a community health worker make in Buffalo?
$52,900a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $25.43 an hour or $4,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.43
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,200Median: $52,900Highest 10%: $70,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| 75th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 90th | $70,390 | $33.84 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| Albany, NY | $61,610 |
| New York, NY | $59,340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,010 |
| Utica, NY | $46,840 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,030 |
| Social Worker | $80,850 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,230 |
| Child | $66,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| Educational | $62,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $55,750 |
| Clergy | $55,070 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $25.43 ($52,900 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $52,900 against $51,850 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,130, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for community health worker pay?
60 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,390 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.