Community Health Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $45,550 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $60,000
Employed locally 210
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $49,430
    90th
    $60,000

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,390
    Healthcare Social Workers$48,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southeast Missouri is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 10.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.