Community Health Workers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $53,100 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.53
10th percentile $42,660
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,660
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $53,100
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $74,220

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% 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
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Haven, CT $66,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Connecticut $59,480
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $55,580
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $53,630

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,210
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,460
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $82,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Norwich, CT is $25.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Norwich, CT is 4.1% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,660 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.