Community Health Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $47,320 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $44,570
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $58,490
    90th
    $61,120

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    District of Columbia $71,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960
    Visalia, CA $59,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Columbia, MO $58,770
    California $57,560

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,540
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Waterloo, IA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 7.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,570.