Community Health Workers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,910 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $70,740
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $70,740

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,200
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $36,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southeast Iowa is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southeast Iowa is 6.1% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.