Community Health Workers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $42,860 -16% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $68,240
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $53,270
    90th
    $68,240

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,300
    Waco, TX $46,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,410
    Abilene, TX $45,240

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,770
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Tyler, TX is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Tyler, TX is 16% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.