Community Health Workers Salary
The median community health workers salary in the United States is $51,850 per year ($24.93/hour). Salaries range from $38,810 at the entry level to $77,180+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 61,660 community health workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 11.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.93
per hour
Employment
61,660
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,810
25th percentile
$45,640
Median
$51,850
75th percentile
$62,540
90th percentile
$77,180
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+11.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
7,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Community Health Workers Salary by State
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$38K$67K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$67K
+29%
District of Columbia
$63K
+21%
North Dakota
$60K
+15%
Colorado
$59K
+14%
Hawaii
$58K
+13%
New York
$58K
+12%
California
$58K
+12%
Nevada
$58K
+11%
Washington
$57K
+10%
Delaware
$56K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $66,680 | +28.6% |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 | +20.6% |
| North Dakota | $59,610 | +15.0% |
| Colorado | $59,260 | +14.3% |
| Hawaii | $58,450 | +12.7% |
| New York | $58,130 | +12.1% |
| California | $58,050 | +12.0% |
| Nevada | $57,730 | +11.3% |
| Washington | $57,070 | +10.1% |
| Delaware | $55,850 | +7.7% |
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Community Health Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $81,600 | +57.4% |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $80,290 | +54.9% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,090 | +50.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,710 | +40.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $69,630 | +34.3% |
| Boulder, CO | $65,780 | +26.9% |
| Columbus, OH | $64,810 | +25.0% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $64,720 | +24.8% |
| Visalia, CA | $63,960 | +23.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,400 | +20.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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