How much does a community health worker make in Houston?
$50,330a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.20
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,630Median: $50,330Highest 10%: $65,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| Median | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 75th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 90th | $65,970 | $31.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $51,470 |
| Austin, TX | $51,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,010 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,740 |
| Tyler, TX | $45,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,240 |
| Laredo, TX | $43,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $39,340 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $38,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,650 |
| Brownsville, TX | $33,080 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,340 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.20 ($50,330 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,330 against $51,850 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,720, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for community health worker pay?
87 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,970 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.