Community Health Workers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $50,350 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $83,720
Employed locally 90
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $83,720

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Community Health Workers salary is 55% 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
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Haven, CT $66,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Connecticut $59,480
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $55,580
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $53,630

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $79,840
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,850
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,080
    Healthcare Social Workers $90,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Bridgeport, CT is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 1.3% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.