Community Health Workers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,430 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $61,870
Employed locally 60
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $42,450
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $56,480
    90th
    $61,870

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,160
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southwest Minnesota is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,450.