Community Health Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $45,240 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $58,200

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Community Health Workers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,300
    Waco, TX $46,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,410
    El Paso, TX $44,980

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Abilene, TX is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 11.3% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.