Community Health Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $48,370 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $59,860
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $56,470
    90th
    $59,860

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers$43,730
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southwest Missouri is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 5.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.