Community Health Workers Salary in Minnesota

Community health workers in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $53,810 a year) and the least in Duluth ($49,430), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $52,050 and the median at $47,560 for 1,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$53,810
Minneapolis$53,450
St. Cloud$50,000
Duluth$49,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$53,810	$44,630	$44,630	$43,281	91
Minneapolis	$53,450	$48,340	$46,500	$43,016	105
St. Cloud	$50,000	$44,610	$43,410	$40,478	88
Duluth	$49,430	$44,360	$40,580	$40,059	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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