Community Health Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $45,410 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 670
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $54,900
    90th
    $59,560

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Community Health Workers salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,300
    Waco, TX $46,430
    Abilene, TX $45,240
    El Paso, TX $44,980

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in San Antonio, TX is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 11% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.