Community Health Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $54,800 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.35
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $85,360
Employed locally 490
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $54,800
    75th
    $68,200
    90th
    $85,360

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Community Health Workers salary is 42% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Sacramento, CA is $26.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 7.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.