Community Health Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $45,870 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $63,150
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $42,850
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $53,210
    90th
    $63,150

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Community Health Workers salary is 33% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,320
    Fairbanks-College, AK $54,750
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,340
    Kansas City, MO-KS $50,360
    Jacksonville, FL $44,750
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $43,150

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Wichita, KS is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 10.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,850.