Community Health Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,950 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 760
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $74,150

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Community Health Workers salary is 42% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,830
    Tucson, AZ $46,590
    Yuma, AZ $38,980

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.