Community Health Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $58,290 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $45,730
90th percentile $77,880
Employed locally 400
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,730
    25th
    $54,830
    50th (median)
    $58,290
    75th
    $68,290
    90th
    $77,880

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Community Health Workers salary is 14% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,790
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,290

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,910
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,170
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 14.2% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,730 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,830.