Community Health Workers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for community health workers is $23.67 an hour ($49,240 a year). About 2,040 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). Illinois ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| 25% of workers | $21.45 | $44,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.67 | $49,240 |
| 75% of workers | $28.27 | $58,800 |
| 90% of workers | $31.51 | $65,540 |
Community Health Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $50,710 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $49,750 | 1,430 |
| Decatur | $49,630 | 70 |
| Rockford | $46,810 | 30 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $39,040 | 140 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for community health workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,950 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $63,220 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,380 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,270 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,930 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,350 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $49,960 |
| Health Education Specialists | $60,120 |
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