Community Health Workers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $58,770 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $73,930
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $42,930
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $73,930

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Community Health Workers salary is 15% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Richmond, VA $60,240
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,340
    Montana $54,950

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,910
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,870
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Columbia, MO is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Columbia, MO is 15.2% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,930.