Community Health Workers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for community health workers is $23.42 an hour ($48,720 a year). About 4,210 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($51,850). Texas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| 25% of workers | $20.97 | $43,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| 75% of workers | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90% of workers | $30.91 | $64,290 |
Community Health Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $51,470 | 700 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $51,010 | 500 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $51,010 | 810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,330 | 810 |
| Killeen-Temple | $49,300 | 40 |
| Waco | $48,290 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $46,740 | 60 |
| Tyler | $45,490 | 50 |
| El Paso | $45,240 | 110 |
| Laredo | $43,940 | 100 |
| Amarillo | $39,340 | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan | $39,040 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls | $38,100 | 50 |
| Corpus Christi | $37,650 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $33,080 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31,340 | 210 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $55,680 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,860 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,870 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $76,520 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $69,990 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,630 |
| Health Education Specialists | $59,340 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,990 |
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