Idaho Median
$52,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $51,850
State Rank
#19 of 51
270 employed here
How much does a Community Health Worker make in Idaho?
A Community Health Worker working in Idaho earns a median salary of $52,050 per year, or about $25.02 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $51,850 for this occupation.
Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $39,500 while the top 10% make $94,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,310 and $60,660 a year.
Community Health Worker salary range in Idaho
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,500 | $18.99 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,310 | $20.34 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $52,050 | $25.02 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,660 | $29.16 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,280 | $45.33 |
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How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Community Health Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Community Health Worker salary in other states
New Hampshire $66,680District of Columbia $62,510North Dakota $59,610Colorado $59,260Hawaii $58,450New York $58,130California $58,050Nevada $57,730Washington $57,070Delaware $55,850New Jersey $55,790Utah $55,700Massachusetts $55,560New Mexico $54,830Wyoming $54,020Connecticut $53,560Oregon $53,350Rhode Island $53,100Alaska $52,000Nebraska $51,780Vermont $51,500Wisconsin $51,210Pennsylvania $50,710Georgia $50,680Ohio $50,650Maryland $50,550Montana $49,780Michigan $49,380Illinois $49,240Arizona $48,950Virginia $48,910Missouri $48,770Texas $48,720Maine $48,670Kentucky $48,230South Carolina $47,970Indiana $47,960Iowa $47,780Minnesota $47,560North Carolina $47,560Kansas $47,300Louisiana $46,450Oklahoma $45,790South Dakota $45,700Florida $45,420Arkansas $44,890Alabama $43,340Tennessee $42,310Mississippi $39,520West Virginia $37,950
Working as a Community Health Worker in Idaho
Nationally, about 62,000 people work as Community Health Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($52,050) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Community Health Worker make in Idaho?
The median Community Health Worker salary in Idaho is $52,050 per year, or about $25.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,500 at the entry level to $94,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Community Health Workers about 0% more than the national median of $51,850. Idaho ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Community Health Workers?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $52,050 a year. About 270 Community Health Workers are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.