Community Health Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $51,120 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 360
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $51,120
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $78,480

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Community Health Workers salary is 28% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,630
    Rochester, NY $51,420
    Syracuse, NY $49,610
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,360

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Buffalo, NY is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.