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Hire a Community Health Worker in Tucson, AZ
A grant pays for visits, not for turnover. Price someone who can carry a caseload from this metro's upper quarter. In Tucson, the May 2025 median is about $48.2K, within 3 percent of the Arizona 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 | AZ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $39,770 | $42,820 | $45,640 |
| Median | $48,210 | $48,950 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $58,000 | $58,300 | $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
- Phoenix, AZ · 121 miles
- Flagstaff, AZ · 214 miles
- Yuma, AZ · 215 miles
- Las Cruces, NM · 239 miles
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Job seekers: Community Health Worker jobs in Tucson.
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Questions
What do community health workers earn in Tucson, AZ?
In Tucson, the May 2025 median for community health workers is about $48.2K, 7% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $39.8K to $58.0K.
Who hires community health workers in Tucson?
Community health centers, health departments, and hospitals hire community health workers in Tucson. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Marana Health Center, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center, United Community Health Center-maria Auxiliadora.
Do I need a certificate to work as a CHW in Arizona?
It depends on the program. Check the Arizona certification rules and the payer behind the job in Tucson.
What should a health center in Tucson weigh when hiring a CHW?
Ask about the language, the neighborhood, and the caseload. Tucson has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Arizona median.