What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Census Worker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Census Worker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Waimea, HI (29.6% above average), followed by Andrews, MD and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Waimea, HI $50,467 $4,205 $970 $24.26 Andrews, MD $49,637 $4,136 $954 $23.86 Nome, AK $48,324 $4,027 $929 $23.23 Bolinas, CA $48,283 $4,023 $928 $23.21 Deer Park, CA $47,900 $3,991 $921 $23.03 Berkeley, CA $47,699 $3,974 $917 $22.93 Ketchikan, AK $47,255 $3,937 $908 $22.72 Pennington County, SD $47,169 $3,930 $907 $22.68 Little Neck, NY $47,069 $3,922 $905 $22.63 Sitka, AK $46,929 $3,910 $902 $22.56

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Census Worker Salary

Q: How much does a Census Worker make?

The average annual pay for a census worker in the United States is $38,955 a year — that works out to approximately $18.73 an hour. The middle 80% of Census Workers earn between $28,500 (10th percentile) and $53,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Census Worker Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Census Worker in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Masters Psychology at $28,742 (73.8%) above Census Worker. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Masters Psychology $67,697 $5,641 $1,301 $32.55 Outpatient Clinician $67,286 $5,607 $1,293 $32.35 Milieu Counselor $48,812 $4,067 $938 $23.47 Cognitive Behavioral Therapist $47,707 $3,975 $917 $22.94 Mental Health Provider $41,069 $3,422 $789 $19.74

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Census Worker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,955

Columbus

Ohio

$37,627

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How much does a Census Worker make?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Census Worker in the United States is $38,955 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $749/week or $3,246/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $59,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Census Worker salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $44,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $53,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Census Worker varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Census Worker in your area makes on average $37,627 per year, or $1,328 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,955. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Census Worker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Census Worker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Census Worker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Census Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Waimea, HI, , with Andrews, MD, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $9,369 (24.1%), and Waimea, HI, furthers that trend with another $11,512 (29.6%) above the $38,955 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Census Worker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Waimea, HI, and Sitka, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Census Worker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Waimea, HI	$50,467	$4,205	$970	$24.26
Andrews, MD	$49,637	$4,136	$954	$23.86
Nome, AK	$48,324	$4,027	$929	$23.23
Bolinas, CA	$48,283	$4,023	$928	$23.21
Deer Park, CA	$47,900	$3,991	$921	$23.03
Berkeley, CA	$47,699	$3,974	$917	$22.93
Ketchikan, AK	$47,255	$3,937	$908	$22.72
Pennington County, SD	$47,169	$3,930	$907	$22.68
Little Neck, NY	$47,069	$3,922	$905	$22.63
Sitka, AK	$46,929	$3,910	$902	$22.56

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Census Worker Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Census Worker category.

For example Masters Psychology jobs pay as much as $28,742 (73.8%) more than the average Census Worker salary of $38,955. If you're qualified, finding work as a Masters Psychology may help you make more money than that of the average Census Worker position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Masters Psychology	$67,697	$5,641	$1,301	$32.55
Outpatient Clinician	$67,286	$5,607	$1,293	$32.35
Milieu Counselor	$48,812	$4,067	$938	$23.47
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist	$47,707	$3,975	$917	$22.94
Mental Health Provider	$41,069	$3,422	$789	$19.74

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Infographic detailing Census Worker salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,955 per year or $18.73 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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