Community Health Worker Salary in Vermont (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$51,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $51,850
State Rank
#22 of 51
170 employed here

How much does a Community Health Worker make in Vermont?

Community Health Workers in Vermont take home a median of $51,500 annually — roughly $24.76 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $51,850.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $44,010 while the top 10% make $62,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,570 and $57,650 a year.

Community Health Worker salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,010$21.16
25th percentile (early career)$47,570$22.87
50th percentile (median)$51,500$24.76
75th percentile (experienced)$57,650$27.72
90th percentile (top earners)$62,320$29.96

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 22nd 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 Vermont

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 Vermont pay ($51,500) 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 Vermont?
The median Community Health Worker salary in Vermont is $51,500 per year, or about $24.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,010 at the entry level to $62,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Community Health Workers about 1% less than the national median of $51,850. Vermont ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Community Health Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,500 a year. About 170 Community Health Workers are employed in Vermont. 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 Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Community Health Worker salary report

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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.