Community Health Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,980 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.51
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $78,500
Employed locally 90
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $50,980
    75th
    $60,730
    90th
    $78,500

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Community Health Workers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $24.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.1% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.