Community Health Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,590 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $65,270
Employed locally 200
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $52,540
    90th
    $65,270

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Community Health Workers salary is 31% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,950
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,830
    Yuma, AZ $38,980

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Tucson, AZ is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.64 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 8.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.