Community Health Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $48,590 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $80,720
Employed locally 130
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $80,720

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Community Health Workers salary is 30% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Anchorage, AK $59,780
    Bend, OR $59,040
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $58,690
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,120
    Clergy $54,830
    Social Workers, All Other $59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Eugene, OR is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 4.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.