SOC 21-1094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community Health Workers — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Community Health Workers in Evansville, IN is $48,430 per year, close to the national median of $51,850 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Community Health Workers in Evansville, IN is $48,430 per year, close to the national median of $51,850 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,560 to $53,970.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 222nd of 376 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,910 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $39,560 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,430 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $53,970 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $57,480 | +10.9% |
| Mean | $47,920 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $48,970 | 90 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $48,920 | 550 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $47,800 | 50 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $44,940 | 30 | |
| 5 | Terre Haute | $43,710 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,430 goes as far as $51,908 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,908US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,430 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,910 to $57,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $48,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community Health Workers in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $48,430, or $23.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,850, so pay in Evansville, IN is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Evansville, IN earns more than $57,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Wayne, at $48,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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