Community Health Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for community health workers is $51,850, or $24.93 per hour. About 61,660 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $66,680 in New Hampshire to $37,950 in West Virginia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $66,680 | $32.06 | 200 | 0.75 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $62,510 | $30.05 | 280 | 0.99 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $59,610 | $28.66 | 90 | 0.53 |
| 4 | Colorado | $59,260 | $28.49 | — | — |
| 5 | Hawaii | $58,450 | $28.10 | 240 | 0.96 |
| 6 | New York | $58,130 | $27.95 | 5,800 | 1.51 |
| 7 | California | $58,050 | $27.91 | 9,500 | 1.31 |
| 8 | Nevada | $57,730 | $27.76 | 670 | 1.08 |
| 9 | Washington | $57,070 | $27.44 | 2,640 | 1.87 |
| 10 | Delaware | $55,850 | $26.85 | 280 | 1.43 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $55,790 | $26.82 | 1,330 | 0.78 |
| 12 | Utah | $55,700 | $26.78 | 580 | 0.85 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $55,560 | $26.71 | 2,970 | 2.06 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $54,830 | $26.36 | 610 | 1.77 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $54,020 | $25.97 | 140 | 1.22 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $53,560 | $25.75 | 290 | 0.43 |
| 17 | Oregon | $53,350 | $25.65 | 1,980 | 2.54 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $53,100 | $25.53 | 520 | 2.61 |
| 19 | Idaho | $52,050 | $25.02 | 270 | 0.80 |
| 20 | Alaska | $52,000 | $25.00 | 400 | 3.11 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $51,780 | $24.89 | 160 | 0.39 |
| 22 | Vermont | $51,500 | $24.76 | 170 | 1.44 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $51,210 | $24.62 | 630 | 0.54 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $50,710 | $24.38 | 1,970 | 0.82 |
| 25 | Georgia | $50,680 | $24.37 | 490 | 0.25 |
| 26 | Ohio | $50,650 | $24.35 | 1,910 | 0.87 |
| 27 | Maryland | $50,550 | $24.30 | 3,030 | 2.76 |
| 28 | Montana | $49,780 | $23.93 | 330 | 1.62 |
| 29 | Michigan | $49,380 | $23.74 | 1,890 | 1.08 |
| 30 | Illinois | $49,240 | $23.67 | 2,040 | 0.84 |
| 31 | Arizona | $48,950 | $23.53 | 1,140 | 0.89 |
| 32 | Virginia | $48,910 | $23.52 | 620 | 0.38 |
| 33 | Missouri | $48,770 | $23.45 | 1,820 | 1.56 |
| 34 | Texas | $48,720 | $23.42 | 4,210 | 0.75 |
| 35 | Maine | $48,670 | $23.40 | 360 | 1.43 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $48,230 | $23.19 | 980 | 1.23 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $47,970 | $23.06 | 540 | 0.60 |
| 38 | Indiana | $47,960 | $23.06 | 1,310 | 1.03 |
| 39 | Iowa | $47,780 | $22.97 | 390 | 0.63 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $47,560 | $22.87 | 1,680 | 0.86 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $47,560 | $22.87 | 1,260 | 1.08 |
| 42 | Kansas | $47,300 | $22.74 | 240 | 0.42 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $46,450 | $22.33 | 210 | 0.27 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $45,790 | $22.01 | 600 | 0.88 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $45,700 | $21.97 | 270 | 1.47 |
| 46 | Florida | $45,420 | $21.84 | 1,220 | 0.31 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $44,890 | $21.58 | — | — |
| 48 | Alabama | $43,340 | $20.84 | 270 | 0.32 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $42,310 | $20.34 | 520 | 0.40 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,520 | $19.00 | 410 | 0.88 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $37,950 | $18.25 | 310 | 1.13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make?
The median annual wage for community health workers in the United States is $51,850, or $24.93 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $38,810, and the top 10% earn $77,180.
How many community health workers are employed in the U.S.?
About 61,660 people work as community health workers nationwide.
Which state pays community health workers the most?
New Hampshire pays the most at a median of $66,680, followed by District of Columbia ($62,510) and North Dakota ($59,610).
Which state pays community health workers the least?
West Virginia has the lowest median at $37,950.
Where are community health workers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Alaska at 3.11×.