Community Health Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,360 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $25,630
90th percentile $57,490
Employed locally 100
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,630
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $57,490

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Community Health Workers salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$40,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,780
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74,160
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$42,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$39,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Brownsville, TX is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 24.8% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,630 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.