Community Health Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $46,960 -8% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $42,880
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,880
    25th
    $46,930
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $64,000
    90th
    $80,600

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Community Health Workers salary is 46% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $54,880
    Massachusetts $54,160
    Madison, WI $53,450

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$59,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.94 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 8% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,880 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,930.