Community Health Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for community health workers is $27.91 an hour ($58,050 a year). About 9,500 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($51,850). California ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for community health workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| 25% of workers | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.91 | $58,050 |
| 75% of workers | $34.98 | $72,760 |
| 90% of workers | $42.59 | $88,590 |
Community Health Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $80,290 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $72,710 | 2,090 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $69,630 | 430 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $64,720 | 100 |
| Visalia | $63,960 | 100 |
| Vallejo | $61,130 | 60 |
| Modesto | $60,800 | 70 |
| Yuba City | $60,610 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $59,470 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $57,060 | 500 |
| Salinas | $56,810 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $56,030 | 3,200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $52,770 | 200 |
| Fresno | $52,520 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $52,350 | 590 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $52,000 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $50,950 | 740 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,830 | 120 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $49,610 | 90 |
| Chico | $47,240 | 60 |
| Redding | $46,300 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for community health workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $65,200 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $51,090 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $83,210 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $79,000 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $89,660 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $44,480 |
| Health Education Specialists | $63,610 |
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