How much does a community health worker make in Illinois?
$49,240a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in Illinois. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.67
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $49,240Highest 10%: $65,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 75th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 90th | $65,540 | $31.51 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $50,710 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,630 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,810 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 27. Maryland | $50,550 |
| 28. Montana | $49,780 |
| 29. Michigan | $49,380 |
| 30. Illinois | $49,240 |
| 31. Arizona | $48,950 |
| 32. Virginia | $48,910 |
| 33. Missouri | $48,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.67 ($49,240 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,240 against $51,850 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for community health worker pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays community health workers the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $50,710 a year.
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.