Community Health Workers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,550 or more. The middle half of community health workers in Fargo earn between $48,100 and $73,490.
- $45K10th
- $48K25th
- $54KMedian
- $73K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,490 | $4,874 | $28.12 |
| Median | $53,660 | $4,472 | $25.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,100 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,490 | $6,124 | $35.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Community Health Workers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Community health workers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($60,120) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($56,180). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $51,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $58,490 | $53,660 | $45,430 | $75,550 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $60,120 | $59,610 | $44,800 | $76,210 | 90 |
| United States | $56,180 | $51,850 | $38,810 | $77,180 | 61,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Community Health Workers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $58,490, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $49,177 a year, or $4,098 a month and $1,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $49,177 | $4,098 |
| Working in MN | $46,723 | $3,894 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for community health workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $58,490 buys what about $64,366 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Community Health Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$58,490
- Grand Forks$51,250
Highest-paying cities for community health workers
Carson City, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,360).
- Carson City, NV$81,360
- San Francisco, CA$79,470
- San Jose, CA$72,730
- San Luis Obispo, CA$69,930
- Boulder, CO$67,870
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Community Health Workers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do community health workers make an hour in Fargo?
$28.12 an hour on average, and $25.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level community health workers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the community health workers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $49,177 a year ($4,098 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,490.
Do community health workers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,180).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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