Community Health Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $44,010 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $71,080
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $42,530
    50th (median)
    $44,010
    75th
    $52,020
    90th
    $71,080

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Community Health Workers salary is 33% 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
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,190
    Charleston, WV $61,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,160
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Little Rock, AR is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.43 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 13.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,530.