Community Health Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $49,060 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $61,200
Employed locally 460
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $53,300
    90th
    $61,200

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Community Health Workers salary is 50% 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $44,980

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Austin, TX is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Austin, TX is 3.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,650 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.