BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Community Health Workers in Texas

$50,350 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$24.21 per hour

▼ 10.4% below U.S. average38th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$50,350per year
Median$48,720per year
Hourly$24.21per hour
10th – 90th percentile$36,250 – $64,290per year

Community Health Workers Pay Range in Texas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$36,250
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$43,620
  • 50th Percentile — Median$48,720
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$58,090
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$64,290

Half of Community Health Workers in Texas earn more than $48,720. The top 10% make $64,290 or more, while entry-level workers start around $36,250.

Community Health Workers in Texas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Texas ranks 38th of 51 states for Community Health Workers pay, at $50,350 per year (10.4% below the U.S. average of $56,180).
  • 4,210 people work as Community Health Workers in Texas — 6.8% of all U.S. Community Health Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.75: Community Health Workers jobs are less concentrated in Texas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,250; the top 10% earn over $64,290.
  • Hourly equivalent: $24.21 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $68,810.
  • Among social services jobs in Texas, Healthcare Social Workers pays the most ($69,990).

Community Health Workers Job Market in Texas

Key factors affecting compensation

Texas's key industries are Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and its job market is rated strong. Community Health Workers here earn $50,350 on average, placing the state 38th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Texas salary of $50,350 is roughly equivalent to $53,000 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Illinois ($51,690), Kentucky ($51,300), Indiana ($50,920) are the closest alternatives for Community Health Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Community Health Workers salary in Texas?

The average Community Health Workers salary in Texas is $50,350 per year (median $48,720), which is 10.4% below the national average of $56,180.

How does Texas rank for Community Health Workers pay?

Texas ranks 38th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($68,810/yr).

How much do entry-level Community Health Workers make in Texas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Community Health Workers in Texas earn about $36,250 per year and the 25th percentile is $43,620.

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

About $24.21 per hour, based on the $50,350 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Community Health Workers work in Texas?

BLS counts 4,210 Community Health Workers jobs in Texas (OEWS May 2025).

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