Community Health Workers Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,170 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $73,630
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $41,170
    75th
    $48,350
    90th
    $73,630

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,080
    Healthcare Social Workers$44,850
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Central Missouri is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Central Missouri is 19.3% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.