Community Health Workers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $54,750 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $75,890
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $54,750
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $75,890

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Community Health Workers salary is 35% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Anchorage, AK $59,780
    North Dakota $57,840
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,320
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $55,920
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $50,980

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$78,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,570
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56,800
    Social Workers, All Other$60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Fairbanks, AK is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 7.3% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.