Community Health Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$50,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $51,850
State Rank
#26 of 51
1,910 employed here

How much does a Community Health Worker make in Ohio?

A Community Health Worker working in Ohio earns a median salary of $50,650 per year, or about $24.35 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $51,850 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $35,950 while the top 10% make $75,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,950 and $64,810 a year.

Community Health Worker salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,950$17.28
25th percentile (early career)$42,950$20.65
50th percentile (median)$50,650$24.35
75th percentile (experienced)$64,810$31.16
90th percentile (top earners)$75,380$36.24

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 26th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($50,650) 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 Ohio?
The median Community Health Worker salary in Ohio is $50,650 per year, or about $24.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,950 at the entry level to $75,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Community Health Workers about 2% less than the national median of $51,850. Ohio ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Community Health Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,650 a year. About 1,910 Community Health Workers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.