How much does a community health worker make in Salem?
$54,090a year
Median yearly pay for community health workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 205
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,480Median: $54,090Highest 10%: $70,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $54,090 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| 90th | $70,650 | $33.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for community health workers.
| Medford, OR | $58,600 |
| Bend, OR | $57,690 |
| Portland, OR | $55,550 |
| Corvallis, OR | $51,420 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,050 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $86,870 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,020 |
| Substance Abuse | $78,870 |
| Clergy | $78,220 |
| Educational | $75,510 |
| Social Worker | $70,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,210 |
| Child | $64,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.00 ($54,090 a year).
Do community health workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $54,090 against $51,850 nationally, 4% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,350, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for community health worker pay?
52 of 205 metro areas with data.
How much does a community health worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,650 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.