Community health workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$51,030
~$25/hr · ~$4,253/mo
US Jobs
65K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation is built on trust, cultural sensitivity, and physical presence within specific communities, which AI cannot replicate. While AI can assist with peripheral tasks like data collection, report writing, and resource matching, the primary duties involve home visits, hands-on advocacy, and real-time interpersonal coaching for vulnerable populations.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NVBEST VALUE | $75,090 | Below avg (94.9) | $79,135 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $66,140 | Below avg (91.5) | $72,262 |
| Green Bay, WI | $64,220 | Below avg (92.2) | $69,657 |
| Charleston, WV | $61,080 | Below avg (89.1) | $68,585 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,440 | Below avg (94.6) | $68,097 |
| Traverse City, MI | $60,070 | Below avg (90.6) | $66,314 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,770 | Below avg (89.1) | $65,941 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $60,890 | Below avg (92.4) | $65,915 |
| Boulder, CO | $65,420 | Average (100.6) | $65,021 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $73,310 | Above avg (113.1) | $64,842 |
| New Haven, CT | $66,910 | Above avg (105.4) | $63,507 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $54,340 | Below avg (85.9) | $63,253 |
| Billings, MT | $56,690 | Below avg (90.3) | $62,745 |
| Lincoln, NE | $56,960 | Below avg (91.9) | $61,985 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $60,540 | Average (98.2) | $61,664 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+11% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$25/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,253/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)