Community Health Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $24.93

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$18.66
25th$21.94
Median$24.93
75th$30.07
90th$37.11

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do community health workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $24.93; the mean hourly wage is $27.01.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for community health workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $18.66 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for community health workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $37.11 per hour.