The median Community Health Worker salary is $24.50 per hour, or $50,960 per year, based on 781 job postings across 69 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$24.50
Median hourly
$50,960
Annual salary
$20-$29
Pay range
69
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Community Health Worker earns $24.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $22.00 and $26.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Seattle, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Minneapolis, MINNESOTA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $24.50/hr
Prior period: $24.50/hr
Job openings
+39.5%
205 recent postings
Previous period: 147 postings
Daily pay signal
$25.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Community Health Worker postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $24.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$20.00
$41,600/yr
Median
$24.50
$50,960/yr
Top earners
$28.50
$59,280/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $24.50/hr | 199 |
Mar 2026 | $24.50/hr | 153 |
Feb 2026 | $25.00/hr | 45 |
Jan 2026 | $24.50/hr | 145 |
Dec 2025 | $24.50/hr | 167 |
Nov 2025 | $23.00/hr | 72 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$22.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.42
—
20 postings · 10 companies
$24.75
$21-$25
Estimated from national data
~$20.12
—
178 postings · 84 companies
$26.00
$24-$29
7 postings · 5 companies
$23.00
$23-$24
5 postings · 2 companies
$21.50
$21-$24
Estimated from national data
~$26.58
—
Estimated from national data
~$23.54
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$22.50
$22-$23
Estimated from national data
~$25.67
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.64
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.93
—
59 postings · 16 companies
$24.50
$23-$28
10 postings · 4 companies
$24.50
$23-$25
Estimated from national data
~$22.11
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.97
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Estimated from national data
~$20.24
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$24.50
$17-$25
Estimated from national data
~$24.98
—
21 postings · 16 companies
$23.00
$22-$24
56 postings · 21 companies
$23.00
$21-$25
20 postings · 12 companies
$20.75
$19-$26
23 postings · 14 companies
$23.50
$21-$26
Estimated from national data
~$25.44
—
13 postings · 11 companies
$24.50
$22-$26
Estimated from national data
~$26.93
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.91
—
10 postings · 7 companies
$26.50
$26-$27
Estimated from national data
~$20.15
—
21 postings · 7 companies
$25.50
$25-$27
12 postings · 8 companies
$21.00
$20-$22
46 postings · 24 companies
$24.50
$22-$25
11 postings · 7 companies
$26.00
$22-$27
Estimated from national data
~$22.96
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25 postings · 16 companies
$21.50
$21-$24
Estimated from national data
~$23.15
—
11 postings · 9 companies
$26.50
$25-$30
15 postings · 6 companies
$24.50
$23-$28
12 postings · 8 companies
$24.00
$21-$26
5 postings · 3 companies
$20.50
$21-$23
Estimated from national data
~$21.50
—
Estimated from national data
~$24.71
—
19 postings · 10 companies
$24.00
$21-$26
8 postings · 3 companies
$16.50
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$25.65
—
Estimated from national data
~$24.35
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20 postings · 12 companies
$28.50
$28-$32
Estimated from national data
~$26.53
—
Estimated from national data
~$26.49
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Estimated from national data
~$22.63
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Community Health Worker salaries.
Seattle
Washington · 10 postings
$28.50/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 13 postings
$26.00/hr
Los Angeles
California · 20 postings
$25.00/hr
Sacramento
California · 10 postings
$24.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$23.25/hr
Minneapolis
Minnesota · 12 postings
$23.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$23.25/hr
Sacramento
California · 10 postings
$24.00/hr
Los Angeles
California · 20 postings
$25.00/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 13 postings
$26.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Community Health Worker positions.
Altamed Health Services
5 postings
$29.50/hr
Providence
7 postings
$29.50/hr
Tarzana Treatment Centers
6 postings
$28.75/hr
Cope Health Solutions
8 postings
$28.00/hr
Cvs Health
30 postings
$28.00/hr
University Of Utah
7 postings
$16.50/hr
Volunteers Of America
7 postings
$18.00/hr
Old Colony Ymca
7 postings
$19.50/hr
Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
5 postings
$20.00/hr
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
5 postings
$21.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | 248 | $24.50/hr |
| Outreach Worker | 19 | $20.00/hr |
| Community Health Worker I | 18 | $24.00/hr |
| Community Health Worker Ii | 17 | $25.50/hr |
| Community Health Worker (chw) | 10 | $23.50/hr |
| Certified Community Health Worker | 9 | $19.50/hr |
| Community Health Worker (chw) - Enhanced Care Management | 8 | $25.50/hr |
| Community Health Worker, Field (winnebago, Stephenson, Boone And Surrounding Counties ) | 7 | $28.00/hr |
| Ps Community Health Worker | 7 | $16.50/hr |
| Bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker | 6 | $26.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Community Health Worker salaries.
FAQ
The median Community Health Worker salary is $24.50 per hour, or $50,960 annually. Pay ranges from $20.00/hr (10th percentile) to $28.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 781 job postings, the highest paying states for Community Health Workers include Washington, Nevada, Oregon. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 781 Community Health Worker job postings across 69 states, from 342 different healthcare employers.
Community Health Worker pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Community Health Worker pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Community Health Worker pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $4.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Seattle offer $28.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $23.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Community Health Workers typically earn around $20.00 to $22.00 per hour ($41,600 to $45,760 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $24.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 781 active postings with listed compensation for Community Health Worker. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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