Community Health Workers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $48,300 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $65,500
Employed locally 1,040
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $65,500

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Community Health Workers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,630
    Waco, TX $46,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,410
    Abilene, TX $45,240
    El Paso, TX $44,980

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Dallas, TX is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Dallas, TX is 5.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.