How much does a community health worker make in California?
$58,050a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in California. That is $27.91 an hour or $4,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.91
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $58,050Highest 10%: $88,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 75th | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| 90th | $88,590 | $42.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,290 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,710 |
| San Jose, CA | $69,630 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,960 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,130 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $60,610 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,060 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,030 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,350 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $52,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,950 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,610 |
| Chico, CA | $47,240 |
| Redding, CA | $46,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community health workers.
| 4. Colorado | $59,260 |
| 5. Hawaii | $58,450 |
| 6. New York | $58,130 |
| 7. California | $58,050 |
| 8. Nevada | $57,730 |
| 9. Washington | $57,070 |
| 10. Delaware | $55,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.91 ($58,050 a year).
Do community health workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,050 against $51,850 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for community health worker pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays community health workers the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $80,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.