Community Health Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $51,550 +1% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $67,280
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $51,550
    75th
    $51,560
    90th
    $67,280

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Community Health Workers salary is 23% 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
    New Mexico $71,210
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,540
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,960
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Lewiston, ME is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.