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Community Health Workers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $51,850/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$38,810$77,180

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +11.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.

About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessWritingService OrientationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingCoordinationActive LearningPersuasion
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementMedicine and DentistryPsychologyAdministrativePersonnel and Human Resources
Core tasks

• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

• Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.

• Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

• Refer community members to needed health services.

• Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Community Health Workers?

The median pay for Community Health Workers is $51,850 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Community Health Workers?

Employment for Community Health Workers is projected to change +11.3% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.

What education is typically required for Community Health Workers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Community Health Workers?

About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.