Community Health Workers pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for community health workers is $20.34 an hour ($42,310 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.

$20.34Median hourly pay
$35,850–$47,820Middle half of workers, yearly
520People in this job in Tennessee

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). Tennessee ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for community health workers in Tennessee

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.44$34,180
25% of workers$17.24$35,850
Half of workers (median)$20.34$42,310
75% of workers$22.99$47,820
90% of workers$28.35$58,960

Community Health Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$44,440210
Memphis$40,340160
Knoxville$39,51040

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee

JobMedian yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,310
Healthcare Social Workers$61,240
Social and Human Service Assistants$40,310
Social and Community Service Managers$88,240
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,500
Rehabilitation Counselors$46,060
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,180
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,580

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.