Community Health Workers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $48,840 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $33,200
90th percentile $85,140
Employed locally 180
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,200
    25th
    $42,550
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $85,140

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Community Health Workers salary is 39% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Grand Rapids, MI is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.01 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 4.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,200 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,550.