Community Development Worker

Community Development Worker Salary

$27K

$40K

$63K

$43,067

/year

$20.71

/hour

Community Development Worker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,067

Columbus

Ohio

$41,599

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    How much does a Community Development Worker make?

    As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Community Development Worker in the United States is $43,067 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.71 an hour. This is the equivalent of $828/week or $3,588/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,000 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Community Development Worker salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $49,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Community Development Worker varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Community Development Worker in your area makes on average $41,599 per year, or $1,468 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,067. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Community Development Worker salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Community Development Worker on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Community Development Worker Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Community Development Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Seattle, WA, , with Gaston, OR, and Sacramento, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sacramento, CA, beats the national average by $13,928 (32.3%), and Seattle, WA, furthers that trend with another $18,127 (42.1%) above the $43,067 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Seattle, WA, and Donald, OR, , 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 Community Development Worker role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Seattle, WA

    $61,194

    $29.42

    Gaston, OR

    $60,047

    $28.87

    Sacramento, CA

    $56,995

    $27.40

    Scappoose, OR

    $56,313

    $27.07

    Saint Helens, OR

    $56,234

    $27.04

    Oakdale, CA

    $55,925

    $26.89

    North Highlands, CA

    $55,703

    $26.78

    Lakewood, WA

    $55,696

    $26.78

    Troutdale, OR

    $54,974

    $26.43

    Donald, OR

    $54,913

    $26.40

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

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

    For example Director Of Trauma jobs pay as much as $115,057 (267.2%) more than the average Community Development Worker salary of $43,067. If you're qualified, finding work as a Director Of Trauma may help you make more money than that of the average Community Development Worker position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Trauma

    $158,124

    $76.02

    Director Clinical Social Worker

    $94,158

    $45.27

    Orthotist

    $75,752

    $36.42

    Clinical Chart Reviewer

    $74,707

    $35.92

    Community Health Director

    $61,706

    $29.67

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    Infographic detailing Community Development Worker salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,067 per year or $20.71 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.