Community Health Workers Salary in Texas
Community Health Workers in Texas make a median of $47,440 a year, or about $22.81 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level community health workers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Community Health Workers salary by metro in Texas
17 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $49K | +3% | 460 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $49K | +3% | 790 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | +2% | 1,040 |
| Waco | $46K | -2% | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $45K | -4% | 670 |
| Abilene | $45K | -5% | 40 |
| El Paso | $45K | -5% | 130 |
| Lubbock | $45K | -5% | 50 |
| Killeen-Temple | $44K | -7% | 50 |
| Tyler | $43K | -10% | 70 |
| Laredo | $43K | -10% | 100 |
| College Station-Bryan | $43K | -10% | 40 |
| Wichita Falls | $41K | -14% | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $38K | -19% | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $37K | -21% | 70 |
| Amarillo | $37K | -22% | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $33K | -29% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do community health workers make in Texas?
The median is $47,440 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,270, and experienced community health workers can clear $62,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,346/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 42.3% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $51,853 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.