Community Health Workers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for community health workers is $27.95 an hour ($58,130 a year). About 5,800 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($51,850). New York ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.30 | $44,310 |
| 25% of workers | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.95 | $58,130 |
| 75% of workers | $33.84 | $70,390 |
| 90% of workers | $42.30 | $87,980 |
Community Health Workers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $61,610 | 390 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $59,340 | 4,790 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $57,240 | 130 |
| Syracuse | $54,320 | 190 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $52,900 | 280 |
| Rochester | $52,110 | 240 |
| Binghamton | $49,010 | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $46,840 | 60 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,190 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $65,100 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $73,070 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $95,980 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $79,380 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,320 |
| Health Education Specialists | $62,560 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,960 |
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