Community Health Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $44,940 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $71,740
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $71,740

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Community Health Workers salary is 25% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,890
    Bellingham, WA $59,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Lexington Park, MD $57,500
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Lafayette, IN is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 11.9% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.