Community Health Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $51,610 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.81
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $77,420
Employed locally 620
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $51,610
    75th
    $61,470
    90th
    $77,420

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Community Health Workers salary is 50% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists $48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $83,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in San Diego, CA is $24.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 1.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.