Community Health Workers Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $52,780 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $79,770
Employed locally 460
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $52,780
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $79,770

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Community Health Workers salary is 38% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,890
    Richmond, VA $60,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,320
    Colorado Springs, CO $54,880

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,870
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,560
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Providence, RI-MA is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Providence, RI-MA is 3.4% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.