How much does a community health worker make in Kentucky?
$48,230a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in Kentucky. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.19
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,310Median: $48,230Highest 10%: $71,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,310 | $16.01 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 75th | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| 90th | $71,980 | $34.61 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $56,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $49,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $44,620 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 33. Missouri | $48,770 |
| 34. Texas | $48,720 |
| 35. Maine | $48,670 |
| 36. Kentucky | $48,230 |
| 37. South Carolina | $47,970 |
| 38. Indiana | $47,960 |
| 39. Iowa | $47,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.19 ($48,230 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $48,230 against $51,850 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for community health worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays community health workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $56,180 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.