Community Health Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,050 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $80,310
Employed locally 130
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $80,310

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Madison, WI $53,450

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.