Community Health Workers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,450 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $61,400
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $56,060
    90th
    $61,400

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,790
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southern Indiana is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southern Indiana is 12.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.