Community Health Workers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $48,930 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $68,180
Employed locally 190
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $42,980
    50th (median)
    $48,930
    75th
    $55,410
    90th
    $68,180

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,820
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Southwest New York is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Southwest New York is 4.1% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,980.