Community Health Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $41,790 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $54,230
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $54,230

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,540
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,190
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,730

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Knoxville, TN is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Knoxville, TN is 18.1% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.