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Hire a Community Health Worker in Amarillo, TX
A grant pays for visits, not for turnover. Price someone who can carry a caseload from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Lubbock, TX.
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 | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $37,220 | $43,620 | $45,640 |
| Median | $39,340 | $48,720 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $53,050 | $58,090 | $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
- Lubbock, TX · 113 miles
- Wichita Falls, TX · 208 miles
- Oklahoma City, OK · 244 miles
- Albuquerque, NM · 272 miles
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in Amarillo, TX?
In Amarillo, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $39.3K, 24% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $37.2K to $53.1K.
Who hires community health workers in Amarillo?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Amarillo. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Regence Health Network, A.j. Mathews, Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in Texas?
It depends on the program. Check the Texas certification rules and the payer behind the job in Amarillo.
What should a health center in Amarillo weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Amarillo has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 19% under the Texas median.