Community Health Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,010 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $55,780
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $55,780

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Community Health Workers salary is 44% 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
    Abilene, TX $45,240

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,820
    Social Workers, All Other $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Amarillo, TX is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 27.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.