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Community Health Workers Salary in Texas
Ranked #38 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of community health workerss in Texas earn between $36,250 and $64,290. 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 Texas is $50,350, about 10.4% below the U.S. average ($56,180). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $51,470 | $51,880 | 700 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $51,010 | $53,300 | 500 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,010 | $54,170 | 810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,330 | $52,690 | 810 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $49,300 | $55,520 | 40 |
| Waco, TX | $48,290 | $51,690 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $47,420 | $53,730 | 60 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,740 | $48,880 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do community health workers make in Texas?
The median community health workers salary in Texas is $48,720 per year (mean $50,350), and about 80% earn between $36,250 and $64,290.
How much do community health workers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for community health workers?
Texas ranks #38 of 51 states for community health workers pay. Its mean salary of $50,350 is about 10.4% below the U.S. average of $56,180.
Which metro areas in Texas pay community health workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for community health workers are San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ($51,470), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($51,010), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($51,010), by median annual wage.