Community Health Workers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $48,480 -5% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $64,150
    90th
    $78,620

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Community Health Workers salary is 22% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,890
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $51,150
    Kentucky $48,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,120
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,760
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $43,250

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,770
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Bowling Green, KY is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.