Community Health Workers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $50,250 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $81,750
Employed locally 100
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $81,750

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Community Health Workers salary is 39% 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
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    Connecticut $59,480
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,630
    Nevada $57,380

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Omaha, NE-IA is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 1.5% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.