Community Health Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,030
↑ 47.4% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Community Health Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Community Health Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 47.4% since 2012 ($34,620 → $51,030)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,030
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,030 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $48,200 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $46,190 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $46,590 | +10.9% |
| 2020 | $42,000 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | $40,360 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | $39,540 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $38,370 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $37,330 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $36,300 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | $34,870 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $34,610 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | $34,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.