Community Health Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,630 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $39,240
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 790
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,240
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $48,630
    75th
    $56,750
    90th
    $63,010

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,300
    Waco, TX $46,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,410
    Abilene, TX $45,240
    El Paso, TX $44,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Houston, TX is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Houston, TX is 4.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,240 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.