How much does a community health worker make in Iowa?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in Iowa. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,690Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $71,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $71,360 | $34.31 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $51,760 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,590 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,650 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 36. Kentucky | $48,230 |
| 37. South Carolina | $47,970 |
| 38. Indiana | $47,960 |
| 39. Iowa | $47,780 |
| 40. Minnesota | $47,560 |
| 41. North Carolina | $47,560 |
| 42. Kansas | $47,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $47,780 against $51,850 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for community health worker pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays community health workers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $51,760 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.