Community Health Workers Salary
Community Health Workers in Albuquerque, NM make a median of $58,290 a year, or about $28.02 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.
So what does $58K get you in Albuquerque?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albuquerque’s Regional Price Parity (95.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Albuquerque
Albuquerque sits well above the national pay line for community health workers, local pay runs about 12% higher than the U.S. median of $52K. Rent runs $1,007/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for community health workers in metros near Albuquerque, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $50K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $62K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $51K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albuquerque, NM
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Community Health Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $67K | +29% | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $63K | +21% | 280 |
| North Dakota | $60K | +15% | 90 |
| Colorado | $59K | +14% | N/A |
| Hawaii | $58K | +13% | 240 |
| New York | $58K | +12% | 5,800 |
| California | $58K | +12% | 9,500 |
| Nevada | $58K | +11% | 670 |
| Washington | $57K | +10% | 2,640 |
| Delaware | $56K | +8% | 280 |
| New Jersey | $56K | +8% | 1,330 |
| Utah | $56K | +7% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $56K | +7% | 2,970 |
| New Mexico | $55K | +6% | 610 |
| Wyoming | $54K | +4% | 140 |
| Connecticut | $54K | +3% | 290 |
| Oregon | $53K | +3% | 1,980 |
| Rhode Island | $53K | +2% | 520 |
| Idaho | $52K | +0% | 270 |
| Alaska | $52K | +0% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $52K | -0% | 160 |
| Vermont | $52K | -1% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $51K | -1% | 630 |
| Pennsylvania | $51K | -2% | 1,970 |
| Georgia | $51K | -2% | 490 |
| Ohio | $51K | -2% | 1,910 |
| Maryland | $51K | -3% | 3,030 |
| Montana | $50K | -4% | 330 |
| Michigan | $49K | -5% | 1,890 |
| Illinois | $49K | -5% | 2,040 |
| Arizona | $49K | -6% | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $49K | -6% | 620 |
| Missouri | $49K | -6% | 1,820 |
| Texas | $49K | -6% | 4,210 |
| Maine | $49K | -6% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $48K | -7% | 980 |
| South Carolina | $48K | -7% | 540 |
| Indiana | $48K | -8% | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $48K | -8% | 390 |
| North Carolina | $48K | -8% | 1,680 |
| Minnesota | $48K | -8% | 1,260 |
| Kansas | $47K | -9% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $46K | -10% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $46K | -12% | 600 |
| South Dakota | $46K | -12% | 270 |
| Florida | $45K | -12% | 1,220 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -13% | N/A |
| Alabama | $43K | -16% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $42K | -18% | 520 |
| Mississippi | $40K | -24% | 410 |
| West Virginia | $38K | -27% | 310 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a community health worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albuquerque?
Yes — at the median salary of $58K, rent takes 25.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,007/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for community health workers in Albuquerque?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new community health workers typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,744/month. At HUD’s $1,007/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is community health worker a high-paying job in Albuquerque?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $58K here vs. $52K nationally.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national average for community health workers?
Albuquerque pays $58K median vs. the U.S. average of $52K — that’s +12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $61K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do community health workers make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median is $58,290 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,730, and experienced community health workers can clear $77,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Albuquerque?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,918/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,007/month, which eats 25.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a community health workers salary go in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median community health workers salary is worth about $61,037 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do community health workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.