Community Health Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $48,990 -4% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 690
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $41,860
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $54,510
    90th
    $66,910

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Community Health Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Richmond, VA $60,240
    Columbia, MO $58,770
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,340

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,300
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,360
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,860.