Community Health Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $50,750 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 220
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $78,220

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Community Health Workers salary is 29% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,270
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,190
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $91,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Fresno, CA is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 0.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.