Community Health Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $56,060 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.95
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $72,370
Employed locally 80
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $72,370

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Community Health Workers salary is 41% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Salinas, CA is $26.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 9.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.