The average annual wage of the occupations is $52,610 and $25 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Community Health Workers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 58,550 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Community Health Workers is $13,121. The average length of the programs is 55 hours and the average completion time is 8.25 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Community Health Workers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Communication | 19 | $30,641 | - | - | - |
| Health and Wellness | 37 | $13,121 | - | 55 Hours | 8.25 Months |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 63 | $25,055 | - | - | - |
| Public Health | 30 | $31,365 | - | - | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 16 | $26,613 | - | - | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 41 | $27,180 | - | - | - |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 12 | $34,211 | - | - | - |
| Arts in Medicine/Health | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Community Health Workers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 174K | $83,400 | $40 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | 11,170 | $62,980 | $30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 328K | $66,990 | $32 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 352K | $59,190 | $28 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 185K | $67,430 | $32 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 409K | $44,240 | $21 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 23,270 | $61,740 | $30 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 73,860 | $71,280 | $34 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
The following 226 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Community Health Workers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.