Community Health Workers Salary in Illinois - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Illinois)

$25,000

vs National

-38%

National: $40,310

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$27,086

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$25,000

-38% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$40,310

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Community Health Workers in Illinois earns $25,000 in nominal terms, which is 38% below the national average of $40,310. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,086 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Illinois

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Rush University Medical Center	$25,000	1
Instructional ABA Consultants	N/A	2
The HANA Center	N/A	1
APNA GHAR, INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Community Health Workers make in Illinois?

The median Community Health Workers salary in Illinois is $25,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Illinois a good place to work as a Community Health Workers?

A Community Health Workers in Illinois earns 38% less than the national median of $40,310, or $27,086 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.