Community Health Workers Salary in Arkansas

Community health workers in Arkansas earn the most in Fort Smith (average $59,610 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($49,290), across the 3 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $50,140 and the median at $44,890. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fort Smith$59,610
Fayetteville$49,970
Little Rock$49,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Smith	$59,610	$58,690	$51,700	$48,359	86
Fayetteville	$49,970	$46,720	$45,450	$40,970	91
Little Rock	$49,290	$44,650	$38,980	$40,449	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. 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 Arkansas

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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