Community Health Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $44,850 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $44,640
90th percentile $55,770
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,640
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $44,850
    75th
    $48,550
    90th
    $55,770

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Community Health Workers salary is 42% 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
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,190
    Charleston, WV $61,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,720
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 12.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,640 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.