Community Health Workers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $66,910 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.17
10th percentile $44,020
90th percentile $84,250
Employed locally 160
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,020
    25th
    $58,650
    50th (median)
    $66,910
    75th
    $84,250
    90th
    $84,250

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Community Health Workers salary is 22% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $66,140

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $71,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Connecticut $59,480
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $55,580
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $53,630
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $53,100

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers$82,130
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in New Haven, CT is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in New Haven, CT is 31.1% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,020 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,650.