Community Health Worker Salary
Community Health Workers earn a median $51,850 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$51,850
$24.93 per hour
Range
$38,810 – $77,180
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
61,660
across the U.S.
Community Health Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,841
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,653Monthly
$1,827Twice a month
$1,686Every 2 weeks
$21.08Hourly
- 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 | Columbus, OH | $64,810 | $53,255 | $55,782 | 610 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $72,710 | $56,432 | $48,811 | 2,090 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $62,400 | $50,281 | $47,533 | 820 |
| 4 | San Antonio, TX | $51,470 | $43,536 | $45,965 | 700 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $51,010 | $43,167 | $44,018 | 500 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO | $49,650 | $40,678 | $43,955 | 440 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $57,980 | $48,767 | $43,882 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $50,330 | $42,620 | $43,213 | 810 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $58,790 | $47,043 | $43,205 | 1,600 |
| 10 | Sacramento, CA | $57,060 | $45,813 | $42,948 | 500 |
| 11 | St. Louis, MO | $49,650 | $40,678 | $42,779 | 740 |
| 12 | Providence, RI | $52,130 | $42,728 | $41,984 | 650 |
| 13 | New York, NY | $59,340 | $47,252 | $41,979 | 4,790 |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | $48,920 | $40,074 | $41,876 | 550 |
| 15 | Dallas, TX | $51,010 | $43,167 | $41,873 | 810 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $56,920 | $45,289 | $41,831 | 1,940 |
| 17 | Portland, OR | $55,550 | $42,783 | $40,583 | 1,050 |
| 18 | Phoenix, AZ | $50,550 | $41,742 | $40,402 | 750 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $50,760 | $41,407 | $40,376 | 1,230 |
| 20 | Detroit, MI | $49,570 | $40,154 | $40,034 | 660 |
| 21 | Los Angeles, CA | $56,030 | $45,060 | $39,678 | 3,200 |
| 22 | Riverside, CA | $50,950 | $41,349 | $38,847 | 740 |
| 23 | Chicago, IL | $49,750 | $39,836 | $38,454 | 1,430 |
| 24 | Baltimore, MD | $49,720 | $40,132 | $38,409 | 1,300 |
| 25 | San Diego, CA | $52,350 | $42,372 | $37,871 | 590 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $72,710
- Columbus, OH — $64,810
- Denver, CO — $62,400
- New York, NY — $59,340
- Washington, DC — $58,790
- Seattle, WA — $57,980
- Sacramento, CA — $57,060
- Boston, MA — $56,920
- Los Angeles, CA — $56,030
- Portland, OR — $55,550
- San Diego, CA — $52,350
- Providence, RI — $52,130
- San Antonio, TX — $51,470
- Austin, TX — $51,010
- Dallas, TX — $51,010
Community Health Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $66,680 | $55,739 | $43,430 – $77,010 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 | $49,790 | $51,010 – $93,070 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $59,610 | $50,077 | $44,800 – $76,210 | 90 |
| Colorado | $59,260 | $47,896 | $45,450 – $76,790 | — |
| Hawaii | $58,450 | $46,233 | $37,700 – $84,750 | 240 |
| New York | $58,130 | $46,345 | $44,310 – $87,980 | 5,800 |
| California | $58,050 | $46,536 | $46,320 – $88,590 | 9,500 |
| Nevada | $57,730 | $48,566 | $41,980 – $95,200 | 670 |
| Washington | $57,070 | $48,036 | $43,820 – $80,680 | 2,640 |
| Delaware | $55,850 | $44,633 | $35,810 – $74,530 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $55,790 | $45,473 | $39,640 – $83,600 | 1,330 |
| Utah | $55,700 | $45,394 | $35,480 – $74,880 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $55,560 | $44,264 | $42,910 – $74,840 | 2,970 |
| New Mexico | $54,830 | $44,825 | $38,210 – $73,110 | 610 |
| Wyoming | $54,020 | $45,585 | $39,520 – $79,600 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $53,560 | $43,730 | $43,120 – $74,120 | 290 |
| Oregon | $53,350 | $41,208 | $45,000 – $73,760 | 1,980 |
| Rhode Island | $53,100 | $43,471 | $45,370 – $76,310 | 520 |
| Idaho | $52,050 | $42,352 | $39,500 – $94,280 | 270 |
| Alaska | $52,000 | $43,962 | $38,780 – $77,210 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $51,780 | $42,309 | $38,550 – $72,970 | 160 |
| Vermont | $51,500 | $42,269 | $44,010 – $62,320 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $51,210 | $41,855 | $39,010 – $71,450 | 630 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,710 | $41,369 | $38,960 – $80,830 | 1,970 |
| Georgia | $50,680 | $40,894 | $34,100 – $73,130 | 490 |
| Ohio | $50,650 | $42,267 | $35,950 – $75,380 | 1,910 |
| Maryland | $50,550 | $40,759 | $36,190 – $79,290 | 3,030 |
| Montana | $49,780 | $40,595 | $38,470 – $79,580 | 330 |
| Michigan | $49,380 | $40,009 | $37,720 – $74,610 | 1,890 |
| Illinois | $49,240 | $39,452 | $39,040 – $65,540 | 2,040 |
| Arizona | $48,950 | $40,496 | $39,310 – $75,010 | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $48,910 | $39,481 | $34,440 – $79,990 | 620 |
| Missouri | $48,770 | $40,012 | $36,990 – $64,330 | 1,820 |
| Texas | $48,720 | $41,327 | $36,250 – $64,290 | 4,210 |
| Maine | $48,670 | $39,183 | $41,770 – $61,360 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $48,230 | $39,362 | $33,310 – $71,980 | 980 |
| South Carolina | $47,970 | $39,003 | $38,110 – $70,230 | 540 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | $39,331 | $38,400 – $68,620 | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $47,780 | $39,407 | $37,690 – $71,360 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $47,560 | $38,669 | $42,610 – $69,160 | 1,260 |
| North Carolina | $47,560 | $39,006 | $36,160 – $68,380 | 1,680 |
| Kansas | $47,300 | $38,346 | $37,940 – $63,650 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $46,450 | $38,495 | $35,360 – $59,440 | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $45,790 | $37,457 | $34,520 – $67,630 | 600 |
| South Dakota | $45,700 | $38,900 | $39,230 – $60,630 | 270 |
| Florida | $45,420 | $38,675 | $31,350 – $69,630 | 1,220 |
| Arkansas | $44,890 | $36,711 | $38,680 – $69,720 | — |
| Alabama | $43,340 | $35,102 | $33,470 – $62,790 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $42,310 | $36,176 | $34,180 – $58,960 | 520 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 | $33,086 | $30,930 – $70,890 | 410 |
| West Virginia | $37,950 | $31,642 | $29,480 – $56,840 | 310 |
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, Columbus, OH 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.
All 27 cities
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Washington, DC