Community Health Workers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $47,940 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $83,290
Employed locally 590
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $83,290

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Community Health Workers salary is 36% 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
    Traverse City, MI $60,070
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $58,690
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,290
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $55,350
    Wyoming $52,310
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $51,130

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,930
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Detroit, MI is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Detroit, MI is 6.1% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.