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Community Health Workers Salary in New York
Ranked #5 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of community health workerss in New York earn between $44,310 and $87,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean community health workers salary in New York is $62,140, about 10.6% above the U.S. average ($56,180). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $61,610 | $64,740 | 390 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,340 | $63,750 | 4,790 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $57,240 | $56,870 | 130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,320 | $58,980 | 190 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $53,810 | $59,380 | 210 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $53,100 | $56,520 | 100 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $52,900 | $54,620 | 280 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,110 | $54,100 | 240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do community health workers make in New York?
The median community health workers salary in New York is $58,130 per year (mean $62,140), and about 80% earn between $44,310 and $87,980.
How much do community health workers make per hour in New York?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for community health workers?
New York ranks #5 of 51 states for community health workers pay. Its mean salary of $62,140 is about 10.6% above the U.S. average of $56,180.
Which metro areas in New York pay community health workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for community health workers are Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($61,610), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($59,340), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($57,240), by median annual wage.