Community Health Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $36,580 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $59,190
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,580
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $50,180
    90th
    $59,190

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Community Health Workers salary is 60% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Richmond, VA $60,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,000
    Nevada $57,380

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,220
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 28.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,580.