Community Health Workers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $51,150 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.59
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $83,830
Employed locally 140
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $51,150
    75th
    $68,040
    90th
    $83,830

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,890
    Kentucky $48,960
    Bowling Green, KY $48,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,120
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,760
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $43,250

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,500
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $56,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Lexington, KY is $24.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Lexington, KY 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.