Community Health Workers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $48,200 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $89,680
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $41,130
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $89,680

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 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
    Columbus, OH $64,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,890
    Cleveland, OH $54,990
    Ohio $54,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Springfield, OH $49,870

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,720
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Akron, OH is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Akron, OH is 5.5% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,130.