Community Health Workers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $51,420 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $74,410
Employed locally 300
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $51,420
    75th
    $61,380
    90th
    $74,410

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Community Health Workers salary is 31% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,120
    Syracuse, NY $49,610
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,360

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Rochester, NY is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Rochester, NY is 0.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.