Community Health Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for community health workers is $51,850 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,950 in West Virginia to $66,680 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,810
- 25th percentile
- $45,640
- Median
- $51,850
- 75th percentile
- $62,540
- Top 10%
- $77,180
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 61,660 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $66,680 | +29% | $43,430 | $77,010 | 200 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $62,510 | +21% | $51,010 | $93,070 | 280 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $59,610 | +15% | $44,800 | $76,210 | 90 |
| 4 | Colorado | $59,260 | +14% | $45,450 | $76,790 | Not published |
| 5 | Hawaii | $58,450 | +13% | $37,700 | $84,750 | 240 |
| 6 | New York | $58,130 | +12% | $44,310 | $87,980 | 5,800 |
| 7 | California | $58,050 | +12% | $46,320 | $88,590 | 9,500 |
| 8 | Nevada | $57,730 | +11% | $41,980 | $95,200 | 670 |
| 9 | Washington | $57,070 | +10% | $43,820 | $80,680 | 2,640 |
| 10 | Delaware | $55,850 | +8% | $35,810 | $74,530 | 280 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $55,790 | +8% | $39,640 | $83,600 | 1,330 |
| 12 | Utah | $55,700 | +7% | $35,480 | $74,880 | 580 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $55,560 | +7% | $42,910 | $74,840 | 2,970 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $54,830 | +6% | $38,210 | $73,110 | 610 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $54,020 | +4% | $39,520 | $79,600 | 140 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $53,560 | +3% | $43,120 | $74,120 | 290 |
| 17 | Oregon | $53,350 | +3% | $45,000 | $73,760 | 1,980 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $53,100 | +2% | $45,370 | $76,310 | 520 |
| 19 | Idaho | $52,050 | 0% | $39,500 | $94,280 | 270 |
| 20 | Alaska | $52,000 | 0% | $38,780 | $77,210 | 400 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $51,780 | 0% | $38,550 | $72,970 | 160 |
| 22 | Vermont | $51,500 | −1% | $44,010 | $62,320 | 170 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $51,210 | −1% | $39,010 | $71,450 | 630 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $50,710 | −2% | $38,960 | $80,830 | 1,970 |
| 25 | Georgia | $50,680 | −2% | $34,100 | $73,130 | 490 |
| 26 | Ohio | $50,650 | −2% | $35,950 | $75,380 | 1,910 |
| 27 | Maryland | $50,550 | −3% | $36,190 | $79,290 | 3,030 |
| 28 | Montana | $49,780 | −4% | $38,470 | $79,580 | 330 |
| 29 | Michigan | $49,380 | −5% | $37,720 | $74,610 | 1,890 |
| 30 | Illinois | $49,240 | −5% | $39,040 | $65,540 | 2,040 |
| 31 | Arizona | $48,950 | −6% | $39,310 | $75,010 | 1,140 |
| 32 | Virginia | $48,910 | −6% | $34,440 | $79,990 | 620 |
| 33 | Missouri | $48,770 | −6% | $36,990 | $64,330 | 1,820 |
| 34 | Texas | $48,720 | −6% | $36,250 | $64,290 | 4,210 |
| 35 | Maine | $48,670 | −6% | $41,770 | $61,360 | 360 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $48,230 | −7% | $33,310 | $71,980 | 980 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $47,970 | −7% | $38,110 | $70,230 | 540 |
| 38 | Indiana | $47,960 | −8% | $38,400 | $68,620 | 1,310 |
| 39 | Iowa | $47,780 | −8% | $37,690 | $71,360 | 390 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $47,560 | −8% | $42,610 | $69,160 | 1,260 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $47,560 | −8% | $36,160 | $68,380 | 1,680 |
| 42 | Kansas | $47,300 | −9% | $37,940 | $63,650 | 240 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $46,450 | −10% | $35,360 | $59,440 | 210 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $45,790 | −12% | $34,520 | $67,630 | 600 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $45,700 | −12% | $39,230 | $60,630 | 270 |
| 46 | Florida | $45,420 | −12% | $31,350 | $69,630 | 1,220 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $44,890 | −13% | $38,680 | $69,720 | Not published |
| 48 | Alabama | $43,340 | −16% | $33,470 | $62,790 | 270 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $42,310 | −18% | $34,180 | $58,960 | 520 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,520 | −24% | $30,930 | $70,890 | 410 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $37,950 | −27% | $29,480 | $56,840 | 310 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Community Health Workers salary questions
Which state pays community health workers the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $66,680 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $51,850). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays community health workers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $37,950 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most community health workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 9,500, with a median of $58,050.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.