Community Health Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for community health workers is $23.92 an hour ($49,750 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($49,240).
Pay range for community health workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.30 | $42,220 |
| 25% of workers | $22.11 | $46,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.92 | $49,750 |
| 75% of workers | $28.81 | $59,930 |
| 90% of workers | $33.32 | $69,310 |
Community Health Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $50,710 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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)
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