Community Health Workers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $49,230 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $79,730
Employed locally 690
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $60,730
    90th
    $79,730

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Community Health Workers salary is 43% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,270
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Riverside, CA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Riverside, CA is 3.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.