How much does a community health worker make in Portland?
$55,550a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.71 an hour or $4,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.71
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,560Median: $55,550Highest 10%: $73,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 75th | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $73,500 | $35.34 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| Medford, OR | $58,600 |
| Bend, OR | $57,690 |
| Salem, OR | $54,090 |
| Corvallis, OR | $51,420 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,050 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Educational | $78,400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Child | $66,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.71 ($55,550 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $55,550 against $51,850 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,350, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for community health worker pay?
43 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,500 or more.
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.