Community Health Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,920 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $70,490
Employed locally 430
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $57,040
    90th
    $70,490

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Community Health Workers salary is 34% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,890
    Bellingham, WA $59,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Lexington Park, MD $57,500
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,690
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.