How much does a community health worker make in Louisiana?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in Louisiana. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $59,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $51,620 | $24.82 | |
| 90th | $59,440 | $28.58 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,050 |
| New Orleans, LA | $44,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 40. Minnesota | $47,560 |
| 41. North Carolina | $47,560 |
| 42. Kansas | $47,300 |
| 43. Louisiana | $46,450 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,790 |
| 45. South Dakota | $45,700 |
| 46. Florida | $45,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $46,450 against $51,850 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for community health worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays community health workers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $46,050 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.