Community Health Workers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $56,320 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $79,760
Employed locally 1,520
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $56,320
    75th
    $68,150
    90th
    $79,760

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $54,880
    Massachusetts $54,160
    Madison, WI $53,450
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $53,100

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,780
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68,450
    Healthcare Social Workers$75,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Boston, MA-NH is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 10.4% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.