Community Health Workers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,990 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $79,800
Employed locally 60
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $69,600
    90th
    $79,800

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$79,850
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Massachusetts is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Massachusetts is 7.9% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.