Community Health Workers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $44,540 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $56,010
Employed locally 170
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $44,540
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $56,010

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Community Health Workers salary is 46% 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
    Knoxville, TN $41,790
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,190
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,730

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,060
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Nashville, TN is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Nashville, TN is 12.7% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.