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Hire a Community Health Worker in Kalamazoo, MI
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 Grand Rapids, MI.
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 | MI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $41,530 | $43,820 | $45,640 |
| Median | $46,010 | $49,380 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $51,320 | $64,130 | $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
- Grand Rapids, MI · 48 miles
- South Bend, IN · 54 miles
- Lansing, MI · 61 miles
- Fort Wayne, IN · 85 miles
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Job seekers: Community Health Worker jobs in Kalamazoo.
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in Kalamazoo, MI?
In Kalamazoo, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $46.0K, 11% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $41.5K to $51.3K.
Who hires community health workers in Kalamazoo?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Kalamazoo. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Family Health Center, County of Kalamazoo, Sacred Arrival Doula Care.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in Michigan?
It depends on the program. Check the Michigan certification rules and the payer behind the job in Kalamazoo.
What should a health center in Kalamazoo weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Kalamazoo has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 7% under the Michigan median.