Community Health Workers Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $46,640 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $60,270

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Community Health Workers salary is 28% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,630
    Rochester, NY $51,420
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,120
    Syracuse, NY $49,610

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Watertown, NY is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Watertown, NY is 8.6% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.