Community Health Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $55,920 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $72,070
Employed locally 460
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $55,920
    75th
    $64,440
    90th
    $72,070

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Community Health Workers salary is 41% 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
    Connecticut $59,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250
    Utah $55,520
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,500
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,300
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,980

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,040
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.