Community Health Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $43,660 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $58,590
Employed locally 60
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $46,970
    90th
    $58,590

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 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
    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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Health Education Specialists $56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Chico, CA is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Chico, CA is 14.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.