Community Health Workers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $60,890 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $79,780
Employed locally 110
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $48,540
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $69,010
    90th
    $79,780

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Community Health Workers salary is 13% 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
    Cleveland, OH $54,990
    Ohio $54,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Springfield, OH $49,870
    Akron, OH $48,200

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,490
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Dayton, OH is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Dayton, OH is 19.3% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,540.