Community Health Workers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $50,360 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $81,050
Employed locally 440
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $63,200
    90th
    $81,050

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Community Health Workers salary is 39% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,050
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $56,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 1.3% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.