Community Health Workers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $44,010 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $24,810
90th percentile $56,290
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,810
    25th
    $39,850
    50th (median)
    $44,010
    75th
    $48,150
    90th
    $56,290

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Community Health Workers salary is 35% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,300
    Waco, TX $46,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,410
    Abilene, TX $45,240

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,630
    Social Workers, All Other $102,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Killeen, TX is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Killeen, TX is 13.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,810 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,850.