Community Health Workers Salary in Michigan
Community Health Workers in Michigan make a median of $47,290 a year, or about $22.74 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in Michigan
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $60K | +27% | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $51K | +8% | 130 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $49K | +3% | 180 |
| Ann Arbor | $49K | +3% | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $48K | +1% | 590 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $47K | -1% | 60 |
| Flint | $45K | -5% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make in Michigan?
The median is $47,290 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,770, and experienced community health workers can clear $76,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,169/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 40.1% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $50,367 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.