Community Health Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,770 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $41,430
90th percentile $70,000
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,430
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $70,000

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Community Health Workers salary is 44% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Portland, ME is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Portland, ME is 2.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,430 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.