Community Health Workers Salary
Community Health Workers in Colorado make a median of $59,260 a year, or about $28.49 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $66K | +11% | 70 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $62K | +5% | 820 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $59K | -1% | 60 |
| Colorado Springs | $53K | -10% | 110 |
| Greeley | $45K | -24% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a community health worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $59K, rent takes 52.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for community health workers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new community health workers typically earn — is $45K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,727/month.
Is community health worker a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $59K here vs. $52K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for community health workers?
Colorado pays $59K median vs. the U.S. average of $52K — that’s +14%.
How much do community health workers make in Colorado?
The median is $59,260 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,450, and experienced community health workers can clear $76,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,921/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 52.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a community health workers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado 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 $59,260 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.