Community Health Worker Salary
Community Health Workers earn a median $51,850 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
What community health workers do
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +12.7% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 7,000
Employment of community health workers is projected to grow 12.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Community Health Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$4,042
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,215
- Medicare (1.45%)$752
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,841
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,810 | $18.66 | $33,364 |
| 25th percentile | $45,640 | $21.94 | $38,852 |
| Median (50th) | $51,850 | $24.93 | $43,841 |
| 75th percentile | $62,540 | $30.07 | $52,431 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,180 | $37.11 | $63,126 |
Best cities for community health workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $59,340 | $47,252 | $41,979 | 4,790 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $56,030 | $45,060 | $39,678 | 3,200 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $59,340
- Los Angeles, CA — $56,030
Community Health Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $66,680 | +31.0% | $55,739 | $43,430 – $77,010 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 | −12.6% | $49,790 | $51,010 – $93,070 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $59,610 | +3.1% | $50,077 | $44,800 – $76,210 | 90 |
| Colorado | $59,260 | +3.8% | $47,896 | $45,450 – $76,790 | — |
| Hawaii | $58,450 | +9.3% | $46,233 | $37,700 – $84,750 | 240 |
| New York | $58,130 | +2.1% | $46,345 | $44,310 – $87,980 | 5,800 |
| California | $58,050 | +0.9% | $46,536 | $46,320 – $88,590 | 9,500 |
| Nevada | $57,730 | +0.6% | $48,566 | $41,980 – $95,200 | 670 |
| Washington | $57,070 | +1.1% | $48,036 | $43,820 – $80,680 | 2,640 |
| Delaware | $55,850 | +19.1% | $44,633 | $35,810 – $74,530 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $55,790 | +7.9% | $45,473 | $39,640 – $83,600 | 1,330 |
| Utah | $55,700 | +0.3% | $45,394 | $35,480 – $74,880 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $55,560 | +2.6% | $44,264 | $42,910 – $74,840 | 2,970 |
| New Mexico | $54,830 | −23.0% | $44,825 | $38,210 – $73,110 | 610 |
| Wyoming | $54,020 | +3.3% | $45,585 | $39,520 – $79,600 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $53,560 | −10.0% | $43,730 | $43,120 – $74,120 | 290 |
| Oregon | $53,350 | −3.9% | $41,208 | $45,000 – $73,760 | 1,980 |
| Rhode Island | $53,100 | −6.4% | $43,471 | $45,370 – $76,310 | 520 |
| Idaho | $52,050 | +8.8% | $42,352 | $39,500 – $94,280 | 270 |
| Alaska | $52,000 | +2.0% | $43,962 | $38,780 – $77,210 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $51,780 | −0.2% | $42,309 | $38,550 – $72,970 | 160 |
| Vermont | $51,500 | +4.4% | $42,269 | $44,010 – $62,320 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $51,210 | −1.6% | $41,855 | $39,010 – $71,450 | 630 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,710 | +0.7% | $41,369 | $38,960 – $80,830 | 1,970 |
| Georgia | $50,680 | +4.2% | $40,894 | $34,100 – $73,130 | 490 |
| Ohio | $50,650 | −6.6% | $42,267 | $35,950 – $75,380 | 1,910 |
| Maryland | $50,550 | −1.9% | $40,759 | $36,190 – $79,290 | 3,030 |
| Montana | $49,780 | −9.4% | $40,595 | $38,470 – $79,580 | 330 |
| Michigan | $49,380 | +4.4% | $40,009 | $37,720 – $74,610 | 1,890 |
| Illinois | $49,240 | +3.4% | $39,452 | $39,040 – $65,540 | 2,040 |
| Arizona | $48,950 | +1.9% | $40,496 | $39,310 – $75,010 | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $48,910 | −5.9% | $39,481 | $34,440 – $79,990 | 620 |
| Missouri | $48,770 | +2.9% | $40,012 | $36,990 – $64,330 | 1,820 |
| Texas | $48,720 | +2.7% | $41,327 | $36,250 – $64,290 | 4,210 |
| Maine | $48,670 | +0.6% | $39,183 | $41,770 – $61,360 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $48,230 | −1.5% | $39,362 | $33,310 – $71,980 | 980 |
| South Carolina | $47,970 | +5.2% | $39,003 | $38,110 – $70,230 | 540 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | +4.3% | $39,331 | $38,400 – $68,620 | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $47,780 | −2.3% | $39,407 | $37,690 – $71,360 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $47,560 | −0.6% | $38,669 | $42,610 – $69,160 | 1,260 |
| North Carolina | $47,560 | +1.3% | $39,006 | $36,160 – $68,380 | 1,680 |
| Kansas | $47,300 | −3.5% | $38,346 | $37,940 – $63,650 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $46,450 | +15.9% | $38,495 | $35,360 – $59,440 | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $45,790 | −0.6% | $37,457 | $34,520 – $67,630 | 600 |
| South Dakota | $45,700 | −3.4% | $38,900 | $39,230 – $60,630 | 270 |
| Florida | $45,420 | +0.3% | $38,675 | $31,350 – $69,630 | 1,220 |
| Arkansas | $44,890 | +0.1% | $36,711 | $38,680 – $69,720 | — |
| Alabama | $43,340 | −1.4% | $35,102 | $33,470 – $62,790 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $42,310 | +12.2% | $36,176 | $34,180 – $58,960 | 520 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 | +4.6% | $33,086 | $30,930 – $70,890 | 410 |
| West Virginia | $37,950 | −6.2% | $31,642 | $29,480 – $56,840 | 310 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $66,270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Counselors, All Other | $50,860 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,850 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,350 | Master's degree | +18.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $60,280 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make?
The national median salary for community health workers is $51,850 a year ($24.93 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,810 and the top 10% earn over $77,180. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays community health workers the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $66,680. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many community health workers are there in the U.S.?
About 61,660 people work as community health workers nationwide.