Community Health Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Community Health Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,328 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $51,030. An estimated 1,730 community health workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $38,720 to $49,350 depending on location.
$46,328
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,350
Highest paying metro
$38,720
Lowest paying metro
1,730
Employed in Illinois
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Community Health Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $49,350 | $34,930 | $49,350 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,000 | $43,740 | $54,600 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $48,240 | $44,290 | $57,430 | 1,170 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,580 | $39,200 | $60,160 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,340 | $44,000 | $49,340 | 40 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,810 | $42,550 | $65,800 | 30 |
| South Illinois | $45,970 | $37,800 | $52,290 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $43,940 | $37,990 | $55,040 | 100 |
| Champaign, IL | $38,720 | $38,720 | $51,380 | 130 |