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Job outlook for community health agents in the United States
Are community health agent jobs in demand?
Community health agent job and salary trends over time
Community health agent jobs over time
Community health agent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,031 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 991 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 996 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 948 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 925 | 0.00% |
Average community health agent salary over time
Community health agent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,918 | $14.38 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $28,749 | $13.82 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $28,165 | $13.54 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $27,332 | $13.14 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $26,591 | $12.78 | +2.8% |
Community health agent jobs by state
Most common states for community health agents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 240 | 35% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 198 | 32% |
| 3 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,505 | 25% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,368 | 25% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 243 | 25% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 450 | 23% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,579 | 22% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,548 | 22% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,462 | 22% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 168 | 22% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,519 | 21% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 278 | 21% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 120 | 21% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,980 | 20% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 606 | 20% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 599 | 20% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 338 | 20% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 217 | 20% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 177 | 20% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,116 | 19% |
Most common cities for community health agents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | 1 | 1% | $25,211 |
| 2 | Portland | 2 | 0% | $35,740 |
Community Health Agent job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of community health agent experts
Pennsylvania State University
Jessica Clontz
Assistant Teaching Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, Program Coordinator, HDFSPennsylvania State University
Human Development and Family Studies Department
What skills stand out on Community Health Agent resumes?
Jessica Clontz: The skills employers are looking for include teamwork, leadership, creativity, and flexibility. Although many agencies have moved to a remote service delivery model, professionals are still working as a team to meet client needs effectively. Employers want leaders who are not afraid to take on responsibility and communicate assertively. Working in human services requires you to think on your feet... a lot! Being creative will allow you to meet clients where they are instead of where you want them to be. The pandemic has made flexibility a necessary skill for all human service professionals. Schedules and activities can change at a moment's notice; therefore, you must be able to quickly adapt.
What soft skills should all Community Health Agents possess?
Jessica Clontz: Although the pandemic has changed much of how the human services field functions, the most important skills remain the same: compassion, empathy, creativity, maintaining personal wellness, and holding space for others. With millions of people grieving sudden deaths of loved ones, professionals will need to be prepared to be a witness and hold space for that grief. To avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, it will be helpful for professionals (and employers!) to make personal wellbeing a priority and encourage a balance between work and other fulfilling endeavors.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Community Health Agents?
Jessica Clontz: The pandemic forced us to redesign service delivery; therefore, professionals will need to demonstrate proficiency in tech skills such as setting up and hosting a teleconference, helping clients navigate online services, and leveraging social media for your agency. Although marketing on social media is not usually what professionals in the human services field expect to be doing, it is a necessary component among thriving organizations. Cultivating an engaging presence on social media and other platforms helps reach more people who may be in need of your services.
What skills will help Community Health Agents earn the most?
Jessica Clontz: The ones you continue to strengthen and grow.