Community Health Workers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $45,780 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $76,300
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $56,600
    90th
    $76,300

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Richmond, VA $60,240
    Columbia, MO $58,770
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,340

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,220
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,060
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390
    Health Education Specialists $52,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Jefferson City, MO is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10.3% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.