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

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Yuba City, CA $60,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940

    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.