Community Health Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $60,240 +18% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 300
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $68,110
    90th
    $91,090

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    Vallejo, CA $65,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,000
    Nevada $57,380
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,500

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Richmond, VA is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 18% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.