Community Health Workers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for community health workers is $24.62 an hour ($51,210 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,850). Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.76 | $39,010 |
| 25% of workers | $22.55 | $46,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| 75% of workers | $29.24 | $60,820 |
| 90% of workers | $34.35 | $71,450 |
Community Health Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | $78,090 | 40 |
| Madison | $56,040 | 100 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $49,920 | 160 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,500 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,280 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $66,910 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,130 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,350 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,530 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $61,860 |
| Health Education Specialists | $74,040 |
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