Community Health Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $56,860 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $43,690
90th percentile $80,070
Employed locally 90
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,690
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $56,860
    75th
    $79,610
    90th
    $80,070

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,860
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,120
    Bellingham, WA $59,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Education Specialists $72,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,050
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $77,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Olympia, WA is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 11.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,690 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.