Community Health Workers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $43,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $41,560
90th percentile $61,370
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,560
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $43,950
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $61,370

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Visalia, CA $59,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Birmingham, AL is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Birmingham, AL is 13.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,560 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.