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Community Health Workers Salary in Louisiana

Community Health Workers in Louisiana make a median of $40,080 a year, or about $19.27 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$40K
Median annual
$19.27/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,754/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home43.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,921/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,563/mo

About community health workers

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Community & Social

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Community Health Workers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $33,600, 25th percentile $35,360, median $40,080, 75th percentile $45,720, 90th percentile $57,040. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$35KMedian$40K75th$46K90th$57K
Bar chart showing Community Health Workers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $33,600, 25th percentile $35,360, median $40,080, 75th percentile $45,720, 90th percentile $57,040. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do community health workers make in Louisiana?

The median is $40,080 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,600, and experienced community health workers can clear $57,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,754/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 43.2% 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 Louisiana?

Louisiana 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 $45,921 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.

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