Community Health Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $59,980 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $84,960
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $66,600
    90th
    $84,960

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Community Health Workers salary is 26% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,860
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Bellingham, WA is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.5% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.