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Hire a Community Health Worker in Albany, NY
The health plan across town is hiring outreach staff for the same neighborhoods. A worker who already knows the families belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Pittsfield, MA.
What to offer
A health center that copies a national midpoint will lose a trusted outreach worker to the health plan down the street. Use this metro's median for someone new to the work, and the 75th for someone who already carries a caseload.
| Percentile | Metro | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $49,980 | $50,350 | $45,640 |
| Median | $61,610 | $58,130 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $80,160 | $70,390 | $62,540 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Name the community, the language, and the caseload. Ask how the person finds a patient who stopped answering the phone.
License and training
There is no national license. Many states run a certification for community health workers, often voluntary and often tied to Medicaid payment. Confirm what your state and your payer require before you post the role.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, community health workers
Nearby metros
- Pittsfield, MA · 31 miles
- Amherst Town, MA · 69 miles
- Springfield, MA · 75 miles
- Utica, NY · 78 miles
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Job seekers: Community Health Worker jobs in Albany.
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in Albany, NY?
In Albany, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $61.6K, 19% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $50.0K to $80.2K.
Who hires community health workers in Albany?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Albany. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Hudson Headwaters Health Network.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in New York?
It depends on the program. Check the New York certification rules and the payer behind the job in Albany.
What should a health center in Albany weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Albany has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% over the New York median.