Community Health Workers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $46,070 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $80,620
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $80,620

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Community Health Workers salary is 49% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,980
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,300
    St. Cloud, MN $47,230
    Fargo, ND-MN $45,060
    Duluth, MN-WI $41,650

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other $78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,810
    Health Education Specialists $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Rochester, MN is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Rochester, MN is 9.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.