Community Health Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $53,450 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $40,190
90th percentile $81,400
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,190
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $53,450
    75th
    $72,280
    90th
    $81,400

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Community Health Workers salary is 38% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $66,140
    Green Bay, WI $64,220
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $53,100

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,680
    Social Workers, All Other$78,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Madison, WI is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Madison, WI is 4.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,190 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.