Community Health Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $46,830 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $62,940
Employed locally 60
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $52,910
    90th
    $62,940

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 8.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.