Community Health Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $54,990 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 390
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $54,990
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $61,270

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Community Health Workers salary is 20% 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
    Columbus, OH $64,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,890
    Ohio $54,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Springfield, OH $49,870
    Akron, OH $48,200

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,510
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Cleveland, OH is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 7.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.