Community Health Workers pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for community health workers is $23.45 an hour ($48,770 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.

$23.45Median hourly pay
$44,010–$56,140Middle half of workers, yearly
1,820People in this job in Missouri

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). Missouri ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for community health workers in Missouri

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.78$36,990
25% of workers$21.16$44,010
Half of workers (median)$23.45$48,770
75% of workers$26.99$56,140
90% of workers$30.93$64,330

Community Health Workers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$49,650440
St. Louis$49,650740
Springfield$49,540170
Columbia$49,27080
Jefferson City$47,40040
Joplin$46,70040

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri

JobMedian yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,520
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,040
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,910
Social and Human Service Assistants$41,780
Healthcare Social Workers$59,870
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$46,840
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,180
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,560

Other job titles for this job

Health Program SpecialistBehavioral Health AdvocateBHWBenefits Outreach SpecialistCommunicable Disease LiaisonCommunity Development CoordinatorCommunity Health AdvisorCommunity Health AdvocateCommunity Health AgentCommunity Health AssistantCommunity Health CoordinatorCommunity Health Counselor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.