Community Health Workers

Occupation

$51,030
National Median Salary
$24.54
Median Hourly Wage
60,730
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$37,930
$44,370
$51,030
$63,150
$78,560

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+46.3%
10 Year Change
$34,870
2014 Median
$51,030
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Community Health Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Offices of Dentists $84,090 —
Home Health Care Services $72,000 1,200
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $71,300 300
Scientific Research and Development Services $71,290 340
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $68,490 840

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Top Paying States for Community Health Workers

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $71,550 320
New Mexico $71,210 930
Connecticut $59,480 590
North Dakota $57,840 80
California $57,560 9,200

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Offices of Dentists Home Health Care Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Insurance Carriers