Community Health Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $51,130 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $33,320
90th percentile $72,320
Employed locally 130
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,320
    25th
    $41,220
    50th (median)
    $51,130
    75th
    $63,930
    90th
    $72,320

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Community Health Workers salary is 28% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $50,780

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,930
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Lansing, MI is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 0.2% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,320 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,220.