Community Health Workers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,340 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $33,720
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,720
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $49,140
    90th
    $49,370

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,100
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,960
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $37,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in East Kentucky is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.45 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in East Kentucky is 24.9% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,720 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.