Community Health Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,400 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $39,680
90th percentile $70,220
Employed locally 90
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,680
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $49,400
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $70,220

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 3.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,680 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.