Community Health Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $38,720 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $65,000
Employed locally 130
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $51,380
    90th
    $65,000

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,000
    Billings, MT $56,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $54,800

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Champaign, IL is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 24.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.