Community Health Workers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $48,240 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $69,140
Employed locally 1,170
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $48,240
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $69,140

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Community Health Workers salary is 46% 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 Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,150
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,700
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Chicago, IL-IN is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 5.5% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.