The average salary for a community health worker in the United States is $52,610, but the range typically falls between $40,490 and $60,740. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.3, with a range between $19.47 and $29.2.
There are approximately 58,550 people employed as a community health worker in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of community health workers.The state with the best pay for a community health worker is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $65,510, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $38,630.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,560 | $17.1 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,490 | $19.47 |
| Median | $48,200 | $23.17 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,740 | $29.2 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,980 | $36.53 |
The salary of a community health worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a community health worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for community health workers are District of Columbia, New Mexico, Connecticut, Nevada, Oregon while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, South Dakota, Hawaii, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,640 | $43,800 | $61,650 |
| Alaska | $36,790 | $59,230 | $81,160 |
| Arizona | $35,930 | $51,050 | $73,100 |
| Arkansas | $29,770 | $41,750 | $50,600 |
| California | $39,160 | $57,860 | $83,480 |
| Colorado | $38,200 | $52,910 | $65,270 |
| Connecticut | $42,870 | $60,990 | $81,380 |
| Delaware | $34,230 | $51,290 | $62,050 |
| District of Columbia | $46,820 | $65,510 | $79,270 |
| Florida | $29,570 | $47,700 | $71,630 |
| Georgia | $38,680 | $52,140 | $69,380 |
| Hawaii | $32,170 | $45,190 | $65,490 |
| Idaho | $33,420 | $56,190 | $100,510 |
| Illinois | $34,970 | $46,810 | $62,230 |
| Indiana | $32,120 | $46,090 | $61,560 |
| Iowa | $35,700 | $49,020 | $66,100 |
| Kansas | $34,910 | $46,670 | $56,200 |
| Kentucky | $31,280 | $49,550 | $73,530 |
| Louisiana | $34,390 | $53,190 | $84,490 |
| Maine | $36,640 | $48,810 | $65,280 |
| Maryland | $35,380 | $53,060 | $75,910 |
| Massachusetts | $38,440 | $55,090 | $78,320 |
| Michigan | $35,200 | $48,370 | $69,440 |
| Minnesota | $37,190 | $51,440 | $65,730 |
| Mississippi | $24,580 | $38,630 | $57,780 |
| Missouri | $33,090 | $46,260 | $61,550 |
| Montana | $36,280 | $52,720 | $76,130 |
| Nebraska | $36,650 | $53,150 | $66,610 |
| Nevada | $39,620 | $63,320 | $100,400 |
| New Hampshire | $37,840 | $50,250 | $79,900 |
| New Jersey | $39,190 | $56,060 | $80,270 |
| New Mexico | $37,340 | $63,900 | $80,110 |
| New York | $38,890 | $58,020 | $79,970 |
| North Carolina | $33,320 | $50,930 | $78,010 |
| North Dakota | $40,340 | $55,650 | $80,260 |
| Ohio | $32,570 | $46,530 | $66,720 |
| Oklahoma | $31,020 | $45,450 | $63,910 |
| Oregon | $40,440 | $58,410 | $83,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,920 | $50,180 | $66,480 |
| Rhode Island | $37,120 | $63,660 | $101,330 |
| South Carolina | $32,190 | $46,230 | $64,750 |
| South Dakota | $30,290 | $40,480 | $50,560 |
| Tennessee | $37,410 | $45,790 | $57,250 |
| Texas | $34,590 | $44,990 | $58,850 |
| Utah | $38,360 | $52,830 | $68,740 |
| Vermont | $36,180 | $47,420 | $60,570 |
| Virginia | $32,080 | $50,630 | $70,660 |
| Washington | $38,830 | $55,020 | $77,530 |
| West Virginia | $20,220 | $38,700 | $54,490 |
| Wisconsin | $35,120 | $54,150 | $75,000 |
| Wyoming | $35,700 | $50,730 | $73,630 |
Even between cities, the salary of a community health worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for community health workers is Napa, CA with an average salary of $81,380.The city with the lowest average salary for community health workers is Huntington-Ashland area, WV with an average salary of $33,240.
Areas with highest average salaries for community health workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for community health workers
The number of community health workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of community health workers has decreased by -120. On average, the number of community health workers has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of community health workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of community health workers has increased by $6,610. On average, the salary of community health workers has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Community Health Workers are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for community health workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
$69,790 per year
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