Community Health Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,250 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $67,770
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $52,810
    90th
    $67,770

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    District of Columbia $71,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960
    Visalia, CA $59,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Columbia, MO $58,770
    California $57,560

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Des Moines, IA is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.