SOC 21-1094 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Community Health Workers is $51,043 per year ($24.54/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $44,366 and $63,149 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,562 per year. There are approximately 60,730 community health workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.24 | $37,939 |
| P25 | $21.33 | $44,366 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.54 | $51,043 |
| P75 | $30.36 | $63,149 |
| P90 | $37.77 | $78,562 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Community Health Workers is $51,043 per year ($24.54/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $44,366 and $63,149 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Community Health Workers is $78,562 per year ($37.77/hr). The 75th percentile is $63,149 per year.
Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $37,939 per year ($18.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $44,366 per year.
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