Community Health Workers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $54,880 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $52,570
90th percentile $58,850
Employed locally 180
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,570
    25th
    $54,880
    50th (median)
    $54,880
    75th
    $54,880
    90th
    $58,850

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    Boulder, CO $65,420
    Columbus, OH $64,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Colorado Springs, CO is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.38 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,570 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,880.