Community Health Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $58,000 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $77,670
Employed locally 920
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $77,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Community Health Workers salary is 39% 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 Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,490
    Clergy $76,760
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 13.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.