Community Health Workers
SOC Code: 21-1094 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Community Health Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,456 | $66,602 | $79,768 | $92,914 |
| Carson City, NV | $57,054 | $67,933 | $78,790 | $89,669 |
| Anchorage, AK | $41,850 | $55,765 | $69,701 | $83,616 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $51,501 | $61,464 | $71,448 | $81,411 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,376 | $61,381 | $71,386 | $81,390 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,963 | $59,467 | $69,992 | $80,496 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,994 | $64,147 | $72,322 | $80,475 |
| New Haven, CT | $51,875 | $60,840 | $69,805 | $78,770 |
| Boulder, CO | $52,770 | $61,027 | $69,264 | $77,522 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $41,350 | $52,894 | $64,459 | $76,003 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 51.9% |
| Associate's degree | 22.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.3% |
| High school diploma | 7.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
- Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
- Refer community members to needed health services.
Technology Skills
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