Community Health Workers vs. Social and Human Service Assistants: Who Earns More?
Community Health Workers out-earn Social and Human Service Assistants by $6K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Community Health Workers land at $51,850 and Social and Human Service Assistants at $45,930. The education gap is real: community health worker programs typically require master's degree, while social and human service assistant programs require master's degree. Top-paying state for Community Health Workers is New Hampshire ($66,680); for Social and Human Service Assistants it's District of Columbia ($59,460).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Community Health Workers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Community Health Workers or Social and Human Service Assistants?
Community Health Workers earn more nationally. The median is $51,850 for Community Health Workers versus $45,930 for Social and Human Service Assistants, a difference of $6K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Community Health Workers or Social and Human Service Assistants?
Community Health Workers has the better 10-year outlook at 11.3% projected growth, compared to 6.4% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Community Health Workers or Social and Human Service Assistants?
Community Health Workers typically requires master's degree. Social and Human Service Assistants requires master's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Community Health Workers get paid the most?
New Hampshire is the top-paying state for Community Health Workers at $66,680/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Community Health Workers vs. Social and Human Service Assistants pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Community Health Workers earn $62,510 vs. $59,460 for Social and Human Service Assistants. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.