How much does a community health worker make in Texas?
$48,720a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in Texas. That is $23.42 an hour or $4,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.42
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $48,720Highest 10%: $64,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $43,620 | $20.97 | |
| Median | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 75th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 90th | $64,290 | $30.91 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $51,470 |
| Austin, TX | $51,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,010 |
| Houston, TX | $50,330 |
| Killeen, TX | $49,300 |
| Waco, TX | $48,290 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,740 |
| Tyler, TX | $45,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,240 |
| Laredo, TX | $43,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $39,340 |
| College Station, TX | $39,040 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $38,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,650 |
| Brownsville, TX | $33,080 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 31. Arizona | $48,950 |
| 32. Virginia | $48,910 |
| 33. Missouri | $48,770 |
| 34. Texas | $48,720 |
| 35. Maine | $48,670 |
| 36. Kentucky | $48,230 |
| 37. South Carolina | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.42 ($48,720 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,720 against $51,850 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for community health worker pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays community health workers the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $51,470 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.