Community Health Workers Salary in Iowa
Community Health Workers in Iowa earn a median of $47,780 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($51,850)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,690; the top 10% earn over $71,360. Nationally the range is $38,810 to $77,180.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,250 median in Iowa
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,530 median in Iowa
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42,480 median in Iowa
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,050 median in Iowa
Community Health Workers pay in Iowa
How much do community health workers make in Iowa?
The median is $47,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,690 and the top 10% earn over $71,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for community health workers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $51,850). Living costs are not included.