Community Health Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $65,420 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $45,830
90th percentile $79,150
Employed locally 70
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,830
    25th
    $64,880
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $78,180
    90th
    $79,150

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Community Health Workers salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    Columbus, OH $64,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780
    Social Workers, All Other$63,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Boulder, CO is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 28.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,830 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,880.