Community Health Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Community Health Workers in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$47,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $51,850
State Rank
#38 of 51
1,310 employed here

How much does a Community Health Worker make in Indiana?

A Community Health Worker working in Indiana earns a median salary of $47,960 per year, or about $23.06 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $51,850 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $38,400 while the top 10% make $68,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,250 and $57,040 a year.

Community Health Worker salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,400$18.46
25th percentile (early career)$43,250$20.79
50th percentile (median)$47,960$23.06
75th percentile (experienced)$57,040$27.42
90th percentile (top earners)$68,620$32.99

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 38th out of 51 states and territories for Community Health Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Hampshire$66,680
2District of Columbia$62,510
3North Dakota$59,610
4Colorado$59,260
5Hawaii$58,450

Working as a Community Health Worker in Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($47,960) 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 Indiana?
The median Community Health Worker salary in Indiana is $47,960 per year, or about $23.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,400 at the entry level to $68,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Community Health Workers about 8% less than the national median of $51,850. Indiana ranks 38th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Community Health Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,960 a year. About 1,310 Community Health Workers are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.