Community Health Workers Salary in Kentucky

Community health workers in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $58,110 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($51,810), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $51,300 and the median at $48,230 for 980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$58,110
Lexington$53,990
Bowling Green$51,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$58,110	$56,180	$46,450	$45,677	93
Lexington	$53,990	$49,550	$38,390	$42,304	93
Bowling Green	$51,810	$44,620	$40,820	$41,077	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Community Health Workers salary in other states

Community Health Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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