Hire a Community Health Worker in Huntington, WV

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. In Huntington, the May 2025 median is about $41.7K, 10% over the West Virginia median.

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	WV	U.S.
25th	$33,040	$33,180	$45,640
Median	$41,700	$37,950	$51,850
75th	$50,660	$43,110	$62,540

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty

2.8

Metro employment

National growth, 2025 to 2035

Unpublished

National openings a year

Unpublished

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

Charleston, WV · 44 miles
Columbus, OH · 113 miles
Lexington-Fayette, KY · 113 miles
Cincinnati, OH · 122 miles

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Questions

What do community health workers earn in Huntington, WV?

In Huntington, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $41.7K, 20% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $33.0K to $50.7K.

Who hires community health workers in Huntington?

Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Huntington. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Valley Health Systems, Ironton & Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization, Womencare.

Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in West Virginia?

It depends on the program. Check the West Virginia certification rules and the payer behind the job in Huntington.

What should a health center in Huntington weigh when hiring a CHW?

Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Huntington has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% over the West Virginia median.