Community Health Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $51,850 · Median hourly: $24.93 · Employment: 61,660
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | $18.66 |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| Median | $51,850 | $24.93 |
| 75th | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-1094
- Total U.S. employment: 61,660
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 61,660 community health workers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Community Health Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,340 | $20.84 | -16.4% | 270 |
| Alaska | $52,000 | $25.00 | +0.3% | 400 |
| Arizona | $48,950 | $23.53 | -5.6% | 1,140 |
| Arkansas | $44,890 | $21.58 | -13.4% | 0 |
| California | $58,050 | $27.91 | +12.0% | 9,500 |
| Colorado | $59,260 | $28.49 | +14.3% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $53,560 | $25.75 | +3.3% | 290 |
| Delaware | $55,850 | $26.85 | +7.7% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 | $30.05 | +20.6% | 280 |
| Florida | $45,420 | $21.84 | -12.4% | 1,220 |
| Georgia | $50,680 | $24.37 | -2.3% | 490 |
| Hawaii | $58,450 | $28.10 | +12.7% | 240 |
| Idaho | $52,050 | $25.02 | +0.4% | 270 |
| Illinois | $49,240 | $23.67 | -5.0% | 2,040 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | $23.06 | -7.5% | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $47,780 | $22.97 | -7.8% | 390 |
| Kansas | $47,300 | $22.74 | -8.8% | 240 |
| Kentucky | $48,230 | $23.19 | -7.0% | 980 |
| Louisiana | $46,450 | $22.33 | -10.4% | 210 |
| Maine | $48,670 | $23.40 | -6.1% | 360 |
| Maryland | $50,550 | $24.30 | -2.5% | 3,030 |
| Massachusetts | $55,560 | $26.71 | +7.2% | 2,970 |
| Michigan | $49,380 | $23.74 | -4.8% | 1,890 |
| Minnesota | $47,560 | $22.87 | -8.3% | 1,260 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 | $19.00 | -23.8% | 410 |
| Missouri | $48,770 | $23.45 | -5.9% | 1,820 |
| Montana | $49,780 | $23.93 | -4.0% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $51,780 | $24.89 | -0.1% | 160 |
| Nevada | $57,730 | $27.76 | +11.3% | 670 |
| New Hampshire | $66,680 | $32.06 | +28.6% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $55,790 | $26.82 | +7.6% | 1,330 |
| New Mexico | $54,830 | $26.36 | +5.7% | 610 |
| New York | $58,130 | $27.95 | +12.1% | 5,800 |
| North Carolina | $47,560 | $22.87 | -8.3% | 1,680 |
| North Dakota | $59,610 | $28.66 | +15.0% | 90 |
| Ohio | $50,650 | $24.35 | -2.3% | 1,910 |
| Oklahoma | $45,790 | $22.01 | -11.7% | 600 |
| Oregon | $53,350 | $25.65 | +2.9% | 1,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,710 | $24.38 | -2.2% | 1,970 |
| Rhode Island | $53,100 | $25.53 | +2.4% | 520 |
| South Carolina | $47,970 | $23.06 | -7.5% | 540 |
| South Dakota | $45,700 | $21.97 | -11.9% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $42,310 | $20.34 | -18.4% | 520 |
| Texas | $48,720 | $23.42 | -6.0% | 4,210 |
| Utah | $55,700 | $26.78 | +7.4% | 580 |
| Vermont | $51,500 | $24.76 | -0.7% | 170 |
| Virginia | $48,910 | $23.52 | -5.7% | 620 |
| Washington | $57,070 | $27.44 | +10.1% | 2,640 |
| West Virginia | $37,950 | $18.25 | -26.8% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $51,210 | $24.62 | -1.2% | 630 |
| Wyoming | $54,020 | $25.97 | +4.2% | 140 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for community health workers?
The median annual wage for community health workers is $51,850 ($24.93 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays community health workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many community health workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 61,660 community health workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do community health workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.93. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.